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Sasha is a feminine name used in Russian and Ukrainian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Russian and Ukrainian diminutive of Aleksandr or Aleksandra." It ranked #684 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, russian and Ukrainian diminutive of Aleksandr or Aleksandra. The entry lists its usage as Russian, Ukrainian, English, French.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Sasha ranked #684 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #684 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sasha mean?
Behind the Name does not give Sasha a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: russian and Ukrainian diminutive of Aleksandr or Aleksandra.
Is Sasha a popular name?
Sasha ranked #684 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Sasha a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Sasha appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Sasha — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
