Misha Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Russian
Gender Distribution:
12% Masculine / 88% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God'.
Meaning of the Name Misha
Misha is a name of Russian origin and is typically a diminutive of the name Mikhail. It is commonly used as a nickname for both boys and girls. Misha is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God'. It can also be seen as a variation of the name Michael, which means 'who is like God' in Hebrew. Misha is a popular name in Russia and other Slavic countries, and has gained some popularity in other parts of the world as well.
Popularity of the Name Misha
The popularity for the name Misha peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 135 births, which ranked number 2,151 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Misha had the most female births in 1991 with 135, which ranked number 1,248 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 38, which ranked number 3,114 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Misha has increased sharply over the last ten years from 112 births to 131 births, an increase of 16.96%. Among males, Misha has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 26 births, an increase of 85.71%. Among females, Misha has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 98 births to 105 births, an increase of 7.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Misha
- 20 Year Trend of Misha: 156.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Misha: 16.96%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Misha: 85.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Misha: 7.14%
Popularity of Misha by State
For males, Misha was most popular in Western states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 9 male births. Among females, Misha was most popular in Northeastern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 14 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Misha. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | 14 | 1658 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1091 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1817 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Misha
- Total Births of Misha: 133 (1.58%)
- Male Births of Misha: 28 (6.39%)
- Female Births of Misha: 106 (0.69%)
Given the upward trend of Misha over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.58% increase in total births, for a total of 133 births in 2024. Male births for Misha have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 28 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.39%. For Females, births for Misha have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 106 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.69%.