Sasha

Meaning of Sasha

Sasha is a short form of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning "defending warrior" or "helper of mankind."

Sasha has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sasha

Sasha has cooled off, slipping to #684 in 2025, down from a peak of #262 in 2009.

Notable people named Sasha

• Sasha Obama
  Daughter of Barack Obama
• Sasha Pieterse
  Actress (Pretty Little Liars)
• Sasha Alexander
  Actress (NCIS, Rizzoli & Isles)
• Sasha Cohen
  Olympic figure skater
• Sasha Grey
  Actress and model

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Questions about the name Sasha

What does the name Sasha mean?

Sasha means sasha is a short form of alexander or alexandra, meaning "defending warrior" or "helper of mankind.", and it comes from Russian origins.

Is Sasha a boy's or a girl's name?

Sasha is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sasha?

In 2025, Sasha ranked #684 for girls, down from #642 the year before.

When was Sasha most popular?

Sasha peaked at #262 in 2009.