Fasha
A girl's name with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Fasha hit its peak of 6 births in 1985, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Fasha reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Fasha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Fasha is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly of Persian, African, or American coinage. In some Persian-influenced traditions, names with similar phonetics carry connotations of color or beauty. It could also be an Americanized phonetic creation — a name built for sound rather than inherited meaning.
Fasha has a crisp, friendly energy — two syllables that are easy to say and easy to remember. Its genuine rarity makes it a truly individual choice, a name that belongs entirely to the child who receives it without the weight of heavy association.
EtymologyShow more
Fasha is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Fasha creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Fasha has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Fasha
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1985, Fasha is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Fasha are most likely born between 1978 and 1985.
How rare is Fasha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Fasha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, peaked in the 1980s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1978–1985)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | #9681 |
| 1978 | 5 | #10246 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–1985