US Popularity:9829
Origin:Russian
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Who is like God?
Mischa is a gender-neutral name with a beautiful sound and unique spelling. A diminutive of Michael, Mischa was definitively a masculine name until the early 2000s, when actress Mischa Barton of The OC popularized it as a girl’s name. Hebrew and Russian in origin, Mischa means “who is like God?” While the question mark might raise some eyebrows, baby Mischa will certainly be divine in your eyes, especially with such a sweet and noteworthy name.

How Popular Is The Name Mischa?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mischa is currently #2627 on The Bump
Boy:Mischa is currently #1481 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Mischa is currently #1789 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mischa is currently #9829 in U.S. births
Girl:Mischa is currently #5652 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5652
in 2023
- 1112
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 231, 475, 477

  • Name Doctor, Mischa

  • Behind the Name, Mischa, June 2023

  • Behind the Name, Michael, June 2023

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