Is Mischa a boy's or girl's name?

Mischa is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 198 recorded births.

When was Mischa most popular?

Mischa reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 125 births that year. It is currently ranked #5890 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Mischa?

Mischa is currently ranked #5890 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,667 babies since 1953.

Mischa

An uncommon Russian pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysRussianDeclining Also a pet name

#5890▼ 217in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Mischa is a girl's and boy's baby name of Russian origin, a diminutive of Mikhail — the Russian form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' As a standalone feminine name, Mischa gained pop-culture recognition through actress Mischa Barton, who starred in The O.C. in the early 2000s. It carries a sophisticated, international elegance.

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Popularity Over Time

Mischa was #3209 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5890, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mischa
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	127	#5225	▼
2010s	471	#3567	▼
2000s	545	#4396	▲
1990s	76	#11093	▼
1980s	128	#5964	▼
1970s	217	#3452	▲
1960s	87	#4487	▲
1950s	16	#6357	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(62 years, 1953–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mischa
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	21	#5890	-1 (-4.5%)
2023	22	#5673	-9 (-29.0%)
2022	31	#4543	+8 (34.8%)
2021	23	#5507	-7 (-23.3%)
2020	30	#4514	-1 (-3.2%)
2019	31	#4512	+2 (6.9%)
2018	29	#4739	-11 (-27.5%)
2017	40	#3818	-2 (-4.8%)
2016	42	#3691	-5 (-10.6%)
2015	47	#3420	+7 (17.5%)
2014	40	#3830	-8 (-16.7%)
2013	48	#3355	-13 (-21.3%)
2012	61	#2855	+2 (3.4%)
2011	59	#2935	-15 (-20.3%)
2010	74	#2510	-11 (-12.9%)
2009	85	#2306	-40 (-32.0%)
2008	125	#1768	+6 (5.0%)
2007	119	#1799	+27 (29.3%)
2006	92	#2121	+21 (29.6%)
2005	71	#2476	+23 (47.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Mischa as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Mischa has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 198 births since 1968.

#11844

Current rank

198

Total births

1981

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Mischa be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Mischa is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #5890. As a boy's name, it ranks #11844.

Mischa has two lives

Mischa, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1953–2024) · Methodology