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Masha vs Sacha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Masha

Girl #4,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, bitter"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,393
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sacha

Boy #5,352 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian French Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,352
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Masha Rank #4,393
Sacha Rank #5,352

Masha is more popular, ranked #4393 vs #5352 for Sacha.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Masha or Sacha more popular?

Masha is more popular, ranked #4393 compared to Sacha at #5352 in the United States.

What do Masha and Sacha mean?

Masha means "of the sea, bitter" (Hebrew via Maria origin). Sacha means "defender of mankind" (Greek via Russian origin).

Are Masha and Sacha boy or girl names?

Masha is primarily a girl name. Sacha is primarily a boy name.

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