Sasha
s(a)-sha
US Popularity:1112
Origin:Russian
Other Origin(s):Salvic, Ukranian, Greek
Meaning:Defender, Helper of mankind
Sasha is a gender-neutral name of Slavic, Russian, and Ukranian origin, meaning “defender” and “helper of mankind”. This solid and heroic name is the variation and diminutive of the Greek name Alexander or Alexandra, which means “to defend man”. A famous moniker across the globe, Sasha can be found in many languages with various spellings, including the German “Sascha”, the Italian “Sascia”, and the Swedish and Danish “Sasja”. This beautiful name suits any gender; Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen shows the name’s popularity amongst boys, while Beyoncé chose the alias Sasha Fierce for her iconic alter ego. Sasha is a beloved name in the US and will undoubtedly inspire strength and resilience!
How Popular Is The Name Sasha?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sasha is currently #278 on The Bump
Boy:Sasha is currently #162 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Sasha is currently #199 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sasha is currently #1112 in U.S. births
Boy:Sasha is currently #2787 in U.S. births
Girl:Sasha is currently #616 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#616
in 2023
+ 21
from 2022
Sources
Brittanica Sacha Baron Cohen
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name Alexander April 2022
Name Doctor Sasha
MacInnes, P. Beyoncé? We think you mean Sasha Fierce October 2008
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