Sasha
Sasha is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Sasha originated as a Russian diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros. In the United States, it became popular as an independent given name for girls in the late 20th century. It remains a well-known, stylish choice with international appeal.
Popularity in the United States
38,492 babies in the United States have been named Sasha since 1880. It ranks #704 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #608.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- NJ (3.9 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,418 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,698 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,195 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,648 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,533 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,835 |
Famous people named Sasha
- Sasha Alexander: Actress
- Sasha Cohen: Figure Skater, Athlete
- Sasha Pieterse: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- In Eastern Europe, Sasha is a universal nickname for both Alexander and Alexandra.
- Sasha Obama, daughter of U.S. President Barack Obama, brought heightened visibility to the name in the late 2000s.