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Sacha

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-shah /ˈsɑ.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: French spelling of Sasha — a Russian pet form of Alexander/Alexandra, from Greek, 'defender of the people'; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Defender of the people: Sacha is the French Sasha — a pet form of Alexander. Soft, chic, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumGreek, Russian
MeaningFrench spelling of Sasha — a Russian pet form of Alexander/Alexandra, from Greek, 'defender of the people'; here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#5389 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 621

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119702024

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

Sacha is a French spelling of Sasha — a Russian pet form of Alexander (and Alexandra), from Greek alexo, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man' — 'defender of the people'. A soft, chic name across France and Russia, used for both sexes, here for boys (actor Sacha Baron Cohen; said 'SAH-shah').

In the U.S. it appears in French and Russian families. Rare, defender-of-the-people at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Alexander means 'defender of the people' (Greek) — Sasha is its beloved Russian pet form, and Sacha is the French spelling (actor Sacha Baron Cohen); soft and chic, used for both sexes (said 'SAH-shah').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Sacha — root etymology

Variations

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Sasha— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sacha mean?

Sacha is the French Sasha — a pet form of Alexander, 'defender of the people'.

How do you pronounce Sacha?

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

Is Sacha a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Sacha?

Sacha is a rare name in the U.S.

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