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Pasha

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAH-shah /ˈpɑ.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Russian pet form of Pavel (Paul, 'small; humble', Latin) and the Turkish/Ottoman title pasha ('a lord; a high official/general'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Small; humble; a lord: Pasha is Russian/Turkish. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'PAH-shah'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowRussian, Turkish
MeaningVariously a Russian pet form of Pavel (Paul, 'small; humble', Latin) and the Turkish/Ottoman title pasha ('a lord; a high official/general'); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7548 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 408

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919692025

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

Pasha is variously a Russian pet form of Pavel (Paul, 'small; humble', Latin) and the Turkish/Ottoman title pasha ('a lord; a high official/general'); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'PAH-shah').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Turkish families. Rare, small-and-a-lord at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Pasha is variously a Russian pet form of Pavel (Paul, 'small; humble') and the Turkish title pasha ('a lord; a general') — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'PAH-shah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Pasha — unisex; routes layered

Variations

PavelPaschaPashae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pasha mean?

Pasha is variously a Russian pet form of Pavel (Paul, 'small; humble') and the Turkish title pasha ('a lord'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Pasha?

It's said PAH-shah /ˈpɑ.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pasha a boy or girl name?

Pasha is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Pasha?

Pasha is a very rare name in the U.S.

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