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Sascha

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Pronounced SAH-shah /ˈsɑː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A German/Slavic short form of Alexander and Alexandra, 'defender of the people; defender of mankind.' Traditionally unisex; used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Slavic/German pet form: Sascha means 'defender of the people' (said 'SAH-shah'). Unisex — used here for a girl, which we note.
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Origin MediumSlavic, German
MeaningA German/Slavic short form of Alexander and Alexandra, 'defender of the people; defender of mankind.' Traditionally unisex; used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2024)#10916 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819702024

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

Sascha is a German/Slavic pet form of Alexander/Alexandra, 'defender of the people; of mankind.' It is unisex in its home cultures; used here for a girl, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'SAH-shah').

For girls it appears rarely, alongside the spelling Sasha. Rare, soft, and European.

Did you know? Sascha is the German and Slavic short form of Alexander and Alexandra — 'defender of the people' — used across genders in Europe and here for a girl, which we note (said 'SAH-shah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sascha — Slavic/German Alexander form; unisex

Variations

SashaSachaSaskia

Nicknames

SashSasi

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Sasha— the standard spelling
Mischa— a like Slavic unisex pet form
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Bertha— echoes that soft -ha sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sascha mean?

Sascha is a Slavic/German short form of Alexander and Alexandra, 'defender of the people.'

How do you pronounce Sascha?

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

Is Sascha a boy or girl name?

Sascha is unisex in Europe; used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Sascha?

Sascha is a rare name in the U.S.

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