Sasha Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAH-sha / ˈsæʃəRussian; Hebrew; Greek
Meaning
Russian: defender of mankind; Hebrew: the name of a prophet; Greek: protector
Historical & Cultural Background
Sasha is often used as a diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra in Russian-speaking countries. It has gained popularity in various cultures as a unisex name. The name has historical significance due to its association with notable figures in history and literature.
Trend Summary
Sasha has seen a steady increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sascha
- Sacha
International Variants
- Sacha (French)
- Sascha (German)
- Sasha (English)
Famous people named Sasha
Sasha Cohen is an American figure skater known for winning a bronze medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Sasha Banks is an American professional wrestler recognized for her achievements in WWE.
Sasha Pieterse is a South African-born American actress known for her role in the television series 'Pretty Little Liars.'.
Fictional characters named Sasha
Sasha Blouse is a character from the anime and manga series 'Attack on Titan,' known for her love of food and exceptional marksmanship.
Sasha Waybright is a character in the animated series 'Amphibia,' recognized for her leadership qualities and complex personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sasha was first seen in the United States in 1964. Sasha has ranked as high as #1300 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Sasha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sasha (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 60 |