Sasha: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SASH-uh · 2 syllables
Sasha means “to defend; man”, from Slavic.
Borrowed from the Slavic diminutive form of Alexander and Alexandra; in English mostly from Russian (Sasa), a diminutive form for both m (Aleksandr, “Alexander”) and f (Aleksandra, “Alexandra”).
- Meaning
- to defend; man
- Origin
- Slavic
- Pronunciation
- SASH-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #683
- US babies a year
- about 521 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
How popular is Sasha?
Sasha was the #683 name in the US in 2025, given to 461 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #683 |
| England & Wales | #550 |
| Scotland | #471 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| France | #134 |
| Canada | #354 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Sasha?
Half of US adults named Sasha are older than 35; most are between 19 and 50. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Sasha
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Questions about Sasha
What does the name Sasha mean?
Sasha means “to defend; man”. It comes from Slavic.
How do you pronounce Sasha?
Sasha is pronounced SASH-uh.
How popular is the name Sasha?
Sasha was the #683 name in the US in 2025, given to 461 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Sasha?
Half of US adults named Sasha are older than 35. Most are between 19 and 50.