Holding steady.
Popularity of Sosha since 1977
Babies named Sosha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Sosha is a rare, modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1977. Its usage peaked in 1988, then declined and has remained stable at very low levels through 2025. Since Sosha has never ranked in the top 1000, its rarity makes it a distinctive choice. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state or region. Its etymology is debated: it may be a phonetic variant of the familiar Russian name Sasha, or a completely modern coinage. This ambiguity contributes to its quiet, open-ended appeal.
Sosha first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and saw peak use in 1988, but its origin is unclear. It may derive from the Russian nickname Sasha (a diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra) via phonetic respelling, or it could be a modern invention formed from fashionable sounds. No definitive historical or linguistic root has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sosh
Sibling names for Sosha
Names that share Sosha's style, for a brother or sister.
