Sasha is a distinctive choice, ranked #776 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sasha in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#776
US Rank #642
About the Name Sasha
Sasha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 226 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #114 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Sasha is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #642, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sasha
Unlikely. With around 48 UK babies named Sasha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sasha in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sasha has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 226 places in the last five years. Its peak was #114 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Sasha is more popular in the US (#642) than in the UK (#776). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Sasha include: Sasha (DJ) — Alexander Paul Coe, known professionally as Sasha, is a Welsh DJ and record producer.; Sasha Farber — Aleksandr Mikhailovich "Sasha" Farber is an Australian and American professional dancer and choreographer.; Sasha Allen — Sasha Sierra Allen is an American singer and actress..
Sasha ranks #642 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
48
UK babies named Sasha (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 226 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sasha
Likely around 1 other Sasha in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Sasha
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Alexander Paul Coe, known professionally as Sasha, is a Welsh DJ and record producer. He is best known for his live events and electronic music as a solo artist, as well as his collaborations with British DJ John Digweed as Sasha & John Digweed.
Aleksandr Mikhailovich "Sasha" Farber is an Australian and American professional dancer and choreographer. He is best known for his appearances on the reality competition series Dancing with the Stars.
Sasha Sierra Allen is an American singer and actress. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, she began her career in the music industry as a backing vocalist for Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Leona Lewis, and Usher.
Alexandra Barrese better known as Sasha Barrese is an American actress and professional poker player. She is best known for her role as Tracy Billings in The Hangover Trilogy.
Alexander "Sasha" Siemel was an American/Argentinian adventurer, professional hunter, guide, actor, writer, photographer, and lecturer of Latvian origin. He spoke seven languages and boasted of having experienced more adventure in a single year than most men had witnessed in a lifetime.