Misha

Girl name

Misha has been given to 4,858 babies in the U.S. since 1954. It peaked in 1991.

Meaning & origin /ˈmɪʃ.ɑː/

A transliteration of the Russian Ми́ша (Míša), a hypocoristic for Михаи́л (Mixaíl), the Russian equivalent of Michael, from Hebrew מיכאל. Also a female name, presumably analogous to Michelle.

Origin: Russian, Ukrainian

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,858

Peak year

1991 (142 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1954

10-year trend

▼ -39%

Gender split

88% girls / 12% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Misha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Aishagirl

26,960 babies since 1950

Tishagirl

9,552 babies since 1886

Kishagirl

6,664 babies since 1963

Ishagirl

5,151 babies since 1960

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FAQ

How popular is the name Misha?

Misha has been given to 4,858 babies in the U.S. since 1954. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Misha peak?

Misha peaked in 1991, when 142 babies were given the name.

Is Misha a girl or boy name?

Misha is primarily a girl name (88% of babies named Misha are girls).

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