Amiyah vs Sasha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiyah

Girl #515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Latin/American

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#515
Total SSA Count
595
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mia, Ami

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Sasha

Girl #641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek (Alexandros)

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
460
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sash

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Popularity Comparison

Amiyah Rank #515
Sasha Rank #641

Amiyah is more popular, ranked #515 vs #641 for Sasha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiyah ___

  • Amiyah Grace
  • Amiyah Rose
  • Amiyah Marie
  • Amiyah Jade
  • Amiyah Renee
  • Amiyah Faith

Sasha ___

  • Sasha Marie
  • Sasha Grace
  • Sasha Rose
  • Sasha Nicole
  • Sasha Jade
  • Sasha Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiyah

Aaliyah Zara Nyla Isaiah Jordan

If you choose Sasha

Misha Natasha Ivan Vera Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiyah or Sasha more popular?

Amiyah is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Sasha at #641 in the United States.

What do Amiyah and Sasha mean?

Amiyah means "beloved" (Latin/American origin). Sasha means "defender of mankind" (Greek (Alexandros) origin).

Are Amiyah and Sasha boy or girl names?

Amiyah is primarily a girl name. Sasha is primarily a girl name.

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