Declining since 1988, #683 for girls today.
Popularity of Sasha since 1956
Babies named Sasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 155 |
| 1970s | 2,418 |
| 1980s | 9,698 |
| 1990s | 8,195 |
| 2000s | 8,648 |
| 2010s | 6,533 |
| 2020s | 2,835 |
Meaning & origin
Sasha first appeared on U.S. charts in 1956 and reached its peak popularity in 1988, when it ranked highest. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a trajectory that may appeal to parents seeking a name with international flair and unisex appeal. The name's 1-in-3882 frequency in 2025 indicates it remains moderately known but far from ubiquitous. Sasha's strongest associations lie in Connecticut, Mississippi, and Nevada, suggesting regional preferences. While its Russian roots lend a cultural richness, the name's adaptability across languages has contributed to its enduring, if niche, presence.
Sasha originated as a diminutive of Alexander (Russian: Aleksandr) or Alexandra in Russian, derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men'. Historically a nickname, it has become a standalone given name in many cultures, often used for both boys and girls. In Russia, it is traditionally masculine, but in the English-speaking world it gained popularity as a feminine name starting in the mid-20th century.
Where Sasha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sasha” around the world
Where Sasha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
480
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Quebec
25
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sash, Sashie
Sibling names for Sasha
Names that share Sasha's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Masha, Natasha, Katya, Anya, Tanya, Talia, Alexi, Coco, Daria, Dasha, Elyse, Farrah, Mischa, Nikita, Rikki, Samara, Tamarra, Tana, Tasha, Taya, Tosha, Tyra, Vira, Anel, Asya, Candra, Danya, Ivanka, Malina, Nakita, Nyesha, Symone, Tamya, Tanja, Vanya, Yana, Ashanty, Ashari, Dashia, Dima, Inna, Iya, Jahna, Keishla, Lizandra, Mesha, Myrka, Nastasha, Nikka, Persia, Sha, Shada, Stasha, Tanasia, Taysha, Teasha, Tiasia, Zarya, Adasia, Atasha, Jasma, Jaysha, Jazzy, Juri, Maresha, Marixa, Marra, Matasha, Mishka, Nasha, Natausha, Nitasha, Tannya, Tascha, Thanya, Zandrea, Zorina, Anaka, Ashaya, Casha, Ivonna, Jasha, Jenya, Katanya, Katora, Malashia, Matisha, Mikita, Nashya, Natash, Natsha, Nicha, Ninoshka, Porschea, Rodina, Sashay, Shalan, Shemia, Sosha, Stana, Tashiba, Tata, Vika, Yasha, Yeva, Zhana
Brothers: Misha, Ivan, Dmitri, Nikolai, Alexei, Armani, Jovan, Marquan, Marques, Alek, Adrik, Ayrton, Dayron, Illya, Kato, Pasha, Toma, Zarek, Czar, Django, Terek, Thelonious, Zorian, Nakhi, Akon, Aksh, Arshawn, Benz, Charvez, Devaris, Dezman, Drago, Joa, Leiby, Rashee, Terik
Names like Sasha
Names whose popularity has moved with Sasha's over the last 50 years.
