US Popularity:2964
Origin:Russian
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Who resembles God?
The gender-neutral name Misha stems from Hebrew roots, and it means “who resembles God.” This name is very popular in Russia, and it is considered to be a nickname for Michael. Within many religions, Saint Michael was an archangel that was known for being a protector and a leader for God’s armies. The angel Michael resembled God through his selfless acts of service and courage. When choosing the name Misha, you're picking a name for baby that represents attributes associated with godliness.

Misha Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Misha is currently #728 on The Bump
Boy:Misha is currently #531 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Misha is currently #415 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Misha is currently #2964 in U.S. births
Boy:Misha is currently #9210 in U.S. births
Girl:Misha is currently #3571 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3571
in 2022
+ 464
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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