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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Masha — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Masey|Mashal
SlavicGirl↑↑ Surging

Masha

MAH-shuh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#4422
↑↑ Surging
#4422
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 15
Peak rank
#4342 in 2022
5yr change
+906 ranks
Birth frequency
8.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4422 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Slavic girl names
Masha

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4422

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+906 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SlavicRussianClassicVintageDiminutiveFeminine2-syllableEastern EuropeanTraditionalWarm
Character
warm compassionspirited resiliencecreative expressiongentle strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Mashas

expressiveversatileengagingtalentedprofessional
STRONG
High confidence

Masha is a Slavic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4422 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +906 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4422 · very rare
Masha at a Glance
Meaning:Diminutive of Maria, ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'beloved' or 'star of the sea'
Language root:Russian · Old Church Slavic
Peak rank:#4342 in 2022
5yr change:+906 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Masha Gessen
Journalist and author
Masha Kondratyeva
Actress
Similar Sound
MasaMarshaMiraNatashaTasha
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Masha
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Masha · Overview
Summary

Masha is a Slavic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4422 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Masha scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 906 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Vintage character
Masha carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Masha is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
masha.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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