Sasha
SAH-shah · 2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Greek / Slavic ◈ 2 syllables
"Defender of men"

From Greek / Slavic

Sasha means defender of mankind — from the Russian diminutive of Alexander/Alexandra. Sasha is Russia's most beloved nickname form, used for both genders. Sasha Obama grew up in the White House. Sasha Fierce is Beyoncé's alter ego. Two syllables of Russian warmth, presidential childhood, and Beyoncé's most fearless persona.

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Sasha at a glance
MeaningDefender of men
OriginGreek / Slavic
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#587
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Why parents love Sasha
  • Sasha Obama grew up in the White House — presidential pedigree.
  • Sasha Fierce is Beyoncé's most fearless alter ego.
  • Two syllables with a smooth, Russian sound: SAH-shah.
  • The meaning defender of mankind is heroic.
  • It works genuinely for any gender — proven in Russian culture.
The vibe of Sasha
RussiandefenderObamaFierceBeyoncéAlexanderWhite Housesmooth
Origin & history of Sasha
Greek Alexandros (defender of the people) Russian Alexander/Alexandra diminutive Sasha
1
Greek / Slavic roots
Sasha is the Russian diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning defender of mankind. In Russian culture, Sasha is used for both genders. Sasha Obama grew up in the White House during her father's presidency. Beyoncé's album I Am... Sasha Fierce introduced her fearless alter ego. The name works for any gender.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Russian diminutive used for centuries; Sasha Obama (born 2001).
3
Today
Sasha remains a beloved choice, ranking #587 in the US. 39,769 babies have been named Sasha since 1956.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Sasha?
1988 peak year
Sasha first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1956. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1988, 1,886 babies received the name (ranked #147). Today it sits around #587, with roughly 560 babies named Sasha each year. Sasha's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 39,769 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,886 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #147)
560 Avg. per year
(last decade)
5,600 Total registrations
last 10 years
39,769 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #587) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Sasha
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Sasha's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — fierce adventure. People named Sasha tend to be smooth, fearless, and gifted at defending their people through sheer presence.

Fierce presence
Smooth defender
White House poise
Beyoncé-level fearlessness
Russian warmth
S1
A1
S1
H8
A1
Sum: 12 → Life path 3
Personality of Sasha
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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