The nameMasha
Masha is the Russian pet form of Maria, known to children through a cartoon.
- Girl's name
- Russian
Meaning
Masha comes from Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam.
Origin
Russian.
History
In the United States Masha reached its best rank, 4342nd, in 2022.
Famous people named Masha
- Masha, heroine of Masha and the Bear
Popularity of the name Masha
Masha in the United States
Masha was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 140 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Masha. Its rise began around 1951, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Masha in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 27 births a year on average, against 17 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Masha
Names from the same generation as Masha, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Masha mean?
Masha comes from Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam.
What is the origin of the name Masha?
Russian.
Is Masha a girl's or a boy's name?
Masha is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Masha?
In 2024, Masha was the 4403rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 32 births.
What are the variants of the name Masha?
Variants and related names of Masha include Maria and Marie.
What are good sibling names for Masha?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lilya, Aurélie, Yumi and Noemie for a sister, Artem, Hardy, Akio and Alphonse for a brother.
Who are famous people named Masha?
Masha, heroine of Masha and the Bear.