Sasha

At a Glance: Name: Sasha – Meaning: protector/defender of people (via Alexander/Alexandra) – Origin: Russian/Ukrainian (diminutive of Alexander and Alexandra) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SAH-shah

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Sasha is a modern-feeling girl's name with a clean, worldly sound, pronounced SAH-shah. It comes from Russian and Ukrainian, where it's a diminutive of Alexander and Alexandra, so it carries the meaning protector or defender of people.

Meaning & Origin of Sasha

Meaning: Protector/defender of people (via Alexander/Alexandra).

Origin: Russian/Ukrainian (diminutive of Alexander and Alexandra).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sasha

Phonetic: SAH-shah   IPA: /ˈsɑːʃə/

Popularity of Sasha

Sasha peaked at #147 in 1988, when 1,886 babies were given the name. As of 2024 it sits at #642 with 460 babies, so it's much less common now than in its heyday, though still a name you'll meet without it being everywhere.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1956–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sasha mean?

Protector/defender of people (via Alexander/Alexandra). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sasha)

How do you pronounce Sasha?

Sasha is pronounced SAH-shah (IPA: /ˈsɑːʃə/).

Is Sasha a popular name right now?

Sasha peaked at #147 in 1988 and is ranked #642 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1956–2024.)

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