Mischa
Pronunciation: [ m-IHSH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mischa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 198 babies have been named Mischa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mischa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,953 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,953
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Mischa is also used as a girl name, ranked #5883.
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About the Name Mischa
Mischa is a boy name .
Is Mischa a boy or girl name? Mischa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,953 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,883. Mischa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mischa is currently ranked #20,953 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mischa include Mis, Misc, Miscy, Miscie, Miy, Miie, and Miskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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