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Yasha

♀ Girl

Pronounced YAH-shuh /ˈjɑː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Yasha reads as Sanskrit 'yasha' ('fame; glory; renown'), and separately as a Slavic/Russian pet form (of names like Yakov). The route varies by family, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright, storied name: Yasha is Sanskrit for 'fame; glory' (said 'YAH-shuh'). Routes vary, we note.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Slavic
MeaningYasha reads as Sanskrit 'yasha' ('fame; glory; renown'), and separately as a Slavic/Russian pet form (of names like Yakov). The route varies by family, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#14870 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719702025

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

The girl's name Yasha reads as Sanskrit 'fame; glory' or a Slavic pet form. The route varies, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as soft and bright (said 'YAH-shuh').

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

Did you know? Yasha means 'fame; glory' in Sanskrit and doubles as a Slavic pet form — a soft name with two heritages, whose route varies, which we note (said 'YAH-shuh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Yasha — Sanskrit 'fame; glory' / Slavic pet form; routes vary

Variations

YashaaYashiYesha

Nicknames

YaShashi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yasha mean?

Yasha reads as Sanskrit 'fame; glory' or a Slavic pet form; the route varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yasha?

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

Is Yasha a boy or girl name?

Yasha is used here as a girl's name; as a Slavic pet form it can be unisex.

How popular is Yasha?

Yasha is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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