An uncommon Russian pick — distinctive and rare.
A male given name from Russian, Ukrainian.
Misha is a girl's and boy's baby name of Russian origin, a diminutive of Mikhail (Michael), meaning 'who is like God?' While traditionally male in Russia, Misha has been adopted as a feminine name in the West, particularly after model Misha Barton of The O.C. brought it widespread attention in the early 2000s.
Misha climbed 245 spots in the last 20 years — from #2499 to #2254.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 445 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 868 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 656 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 733 | — |
| 1980s | 739 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 615 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 138 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 12 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83 | #2254 |
| 2023 | 82 | #2261 |
| 2022 | 105 | #1914 |
| 2021 | 85 | #2205 |
| 2020 | 90 | #2059 |
| 2019 | 101 | #1945 |
| 2018 | 98 | #2007 |
| 2017 | 117 | #1788 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2533 |
| 2015 | 77 | #2397 |
| 2014 | 72 | #2508 |
| 2013 | 84 | #2228 |
| 2012 | 98 | #1994 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2408 |
| 2010 | 73 | #2531 |
| 2009 | 110 | #1911 |
| 2008 | 88 | #2247 |
| 2007 | 96 | #2112 |
| 2006 | 81 | #2338 |
| 2005 | 83 | #2220 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Misha has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 592 births since 1968.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1954–2024) · Methodology