Misha
Misha is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Misha is a diminutive of Mikhail, the Russian form of the Hebrew name Michael, which means 'who is like God?'. In Slavic cultures, it is traditionally a male nickname, but in the United States, it is widely used as an independent unisex name for girls as well. Its usage in the U.S. remains relatively uncommon and steady.
Popularity in the United States
4,255 babies in the United States have been named Misha since 1880. It ranks #2695 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1607.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.1 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- TX (12 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- NJ (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 615 |
| 1980-1990 | 739 |
| 1990-2000 | 733 |
| 2000-2010 | 656 |
| 2010-2019 | 868 |
| 2020-2029 | 494 |
Famous people named Misha
- Misha Barton: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- In Russia and Eastern Europe, Misha is traditionally an affectionate short form for Mikhail.
- While predominantly male in its region of origin, Misha has established usage for females in English-speaking countries.