Sasha

Sasha is a girl's name of German origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 460 girls in the United States.

Sasha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/www.newspapers.com/

About the name Sasha

Sasha belongs to the German tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sasha first appears in Social Security records in 1956. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #147 in 1988, and in 2024 460 babies received the name — 38,071 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sasha in US records

First recorded (US)
1956
Best US rank
#147 in 1988
Peak year
1988
Babies named Sasha in 2024
460
Total since 1880
38,071

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sasha mean?

The meaning of Sasha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its German origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sasha a boy or girl name?

Sasha is a girl name. In 2024, 460 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sasha?

Sasha comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Sasha?

Sasha first appears in US records in 1956. Its best-ever ranking was #147 in 1988, and 460 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Sasha?

Sasha is pronounced /www.newspapers.com/ (IPA).

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