US Popularity:3489
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.
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Misha Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

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

U.S. Births

Overall:Misha is currently #3489 in U.S. births
Boy:Misha is currently #4668 in U.S. births
Girl:Misha is currently #2259 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2259
in 2023
- 345
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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