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Dashia

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Pronounced DAH-shuh /ˈdɑː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Dashia reads as an elaboration of Dasha, the Russian pet form of Daria (itself from a Persian root sometimes glossed 'possessing goodness'), or as a modern American coinage. It carries no single fixed meaning here; the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, warm name: Dashia reads as a spin on Dasha (pet form of Daria) or a modern coinage (said 'DAH-shuh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowRussian, American

MeaningDashia reads as an elaboration of Dasha, the Russian pet form of Daria (itself from a Persian root sometimes glossed 'possessing goodness'), or as a modern American coinage. It carries no single fixed meaning here; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11307 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 918

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name in the U.S., Dashia reads either as an elaboration of Dasha, the Russian pet form of Daria, or as a modern coinage. It has no single documented meaning, and the routes are uncertain, which we note. A soft, gentle name (said 'DAH-shuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Dashia can be read as an elaboration of Dasha, the Russian nickname for Daria, or as a fresh modern coinage — a soft, warm pick whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'DAH-shuh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Dashia — Elaboration of Dasha (Russian pet form of Daria) or coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

DashaDasheaDasia

Nicknames

DashShia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dashia mean?

Dashia reads as an elaboration of Dasha (pet form of Daria) or a modern coinage; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dashia?

It's said DAH-shuh /ˈdɑː.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dashia a boy or girl name?

Dashia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Dashia?

Dashia is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.