Jasha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-sha / ˈjɑːʃəHebrew; Slavic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God is salvation'; Slavic: 'healer'
Historical & Cultural Background
Jasha is often considered a diminutive form of names like Jasmin or Jascha in various cultures. In Hebrew contexts, it is associated with religious significance. In Slavic cultures, it may be used as a feminine variant of the male name Yasha, which has roots in the name Joshua.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yasha
- Jascha
International Variants
- Yasha (Russian)
- Jascha (German)
Famous people named Jasha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jasha was first seen in the United States in 1970. Jasha has ranked as high as #1265 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jasha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jasha (1996)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |