Sasha Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sasha is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sasha?
Sasha is spelled S-A-S-H-A. The name has 5 letters.
Sasha at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- “Sasha” is a diminutive derived from the names Aleksandr or Alexandra, which mean “defender” or “protector of mankind.”
- Origin
- The name Sasha is commonly used as a diminutive in Russian and Slavic languages for both male and female forms derived from Aleksandr or Alexandra.
- Pronunciation
- SAH-shah · 2 syllables
Sasha Popularity in 2025
Rank#683
Recorded Births414
Rank#2,718
Recorded Births47
- Girls usage fell 47 places to #683 and recorded 50 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 373 places to #2,718 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Sasha Mean?
“Sasha” is a diminutive derived from the names Aleksandr or Alexandra, which mean “defender” or “protector of mankind.”
Origin: The name Sasha is commonly used as a diminutive in Russian and Slavic languages for both male and female forms derived from Aleksandr or Alexandra.
How Do You Pronounce Sasha?
PronunciationSAH-shah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Sasha?
- History
- Sasha has been used informally as a nickname or given name in Slavic cultures and has gained popularity internationally as a standalone given name.
Sasha Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 414 | #683 |
| 2025 | Boys | 47 | #2,718 |
| 2024 | Girls | 464 | #636 |
| 2024 | Boys | 60 | #2,345 |
| 2023 | Girls | 483 | #618 |
| 2023 | Boys | 47 | #2,737 |
| 2022 | Girls | 463 | #636 |
| 2022 | Boys | 45 | #2,830 |
| 2021 | Girls | 529 | #573 |
| 2021 | Boys | 54 | #2,464 |
| 2020 | Girls | 482 | #605 |
| 2020 | Boys | 45 | #2,728 |
| 2019 | Girls | 477 | #628 |
| 2019 | Boys | 32 | #3,496 |
| 2018 | Girls | 539 | #572 |
| 2018 | Boys | 33 | #3,373 |
| 2017 | Girls | 604 | #518 |
| 2017 | Boys | 21 | #4,594 |
| 2016 | Girls | 589 | #527 |
| 2016 | Boys | 26 | #3,990 |
| 2015 | Girls | 578 | #541 |
| 2015 | Boys | 36 | #3,149 |
| 2014 | Girls | 543 | #564 |
| 2014 | Boys | 20 | #4,702 |
When Was Sasha Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1988 · Girls
1,886 recorded births
National rank #147
1987 · Girls
1,802 recorded births
National rank #152
1989 · Girls
1,698 recorded births
National rank #168
1990 · Girls
1,491 recorded births
National rank #199
Where Sasha Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #350 | 8 |
| NJ | #447 | 17 |
| PA | #466 | 22 |
| FL | #471 | 39 |
| NV | #508 | 5 |
| MS | #514 | 5 |
| CA | #527 | 63 |
| UT | #539 | 7 |