A Russian name gently fading from the charts.
Mishka is a girl's baby name of Russian origin, a diminutive of Mikhail — the Russian form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' As a standalone name, Mishka also means 'little mouse' in Russian, giving it an endearing, playful warmth used for both boys and girls.
Mishka climbed 12385 spots in the last 20 years — from #17924 to #5539.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 232 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 426 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 69 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | #5539 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5211 |
| 2022 | 49 | #3303 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2773 |
| 2020 | 73 | #2410 |
| 2019 | 80 | #2282 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2500 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2892 |
| 2016 | 56 | #3000 |
| 2015 | 42 | #3690 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5418 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5103 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4795 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5878 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8583 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10444 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8833 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7977 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11183 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14020 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1993–2024) · Methodology