Pasha
A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian male given name diminutive Па́ша (Páša).
Every Pasha since 1964 — 906 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pasha
Pasha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1964, 906 American babies have been named Pasha — about 55% girls and 45% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pasha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pasha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,548 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,811 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,106 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,615 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,990 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,919 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,107 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,611 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,002 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,212 | 10 | #8,011 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,982 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,440 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,256 | 11 | #7,417 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,223 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,884 | 7 | #10,496 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,169 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,285 | 6 | #12,089 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,352 | 14 | #6,319 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,413 | 11 | #7,460 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,759 | 10 | #7,856 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,735 | 8 | #8,896 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,392 | 9 | #8,007 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,104 | 8 | #8,425 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,441 | 6 | #10,325 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,360 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,523 | 8 | #7,997 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,249 | 5 | #9,914 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,336 | 7 | #6,966 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,385 | 6 | #6,311 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,677 | 5 | #7,010 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,893 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,203 | — | — |
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Famous people named Pasha
- Pasha Parfeny Singer · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pasha mean?
A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian male given name diminutive Па́ша (Páša).
How popular is the name Pasha in 2025?
Pasha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Pasha?
906 babies have been named Pasha in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pasha most popular?
Pasha peaked in 1991, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Pasha a boy or girl name?
Pasha is used for both: about 55% of babies named Pasha have been girls and 45% boys.
Is the name Pasha rising or falling?
Pasha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pasha?
Well-known people named Pasha include Pasha Parfeny (singer).