Sasha — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Sasha is a girls' name of Russian/Alexandra origin, meaning "defender of mankind". The Russian nickname for Alexandra — DJ Sasha to princess Sasha Obama.

Style & feel. With unisex-leaning and modern on its style card, Sasha sits comfortably in the modern naming landscape — familiar enough that nobody misreads it, distinctive enough that your child won't share it with three classmates. At 2 syllables, it flows across most middle-name combinations and survives every life stage from playground to résumé.

Pairing ideas. Sasha pairs naturally with one- and two-syllable middles (Anya, Nina share its sound-world). If you like Sasha, you'll probably also love Anya, Nina, Zara — same era, same energy, same bone structure.