How Many People Are Named Misha?
Complete statistics for the name Misha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Misha, a very rare female name, is held by just 4,686 people in the US today, making up 1 in 70,416 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 51% of its bearers under 30, showing a rising trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 4,798 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Misha Through the Generations
Misha has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1991 when there were 142 births. Today, it's a name that's predominantly embraced by younger generations, with 2,460 individuals under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Misha is 28, indicating that it's a name that's becoming increasingly popular among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Misha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Misha
How Many People Have the Name Misha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,686 people in the United States currently share the name Misha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 70,416 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Misha a Common or Rare Name?
Misha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Misha Mean?
Misha means "creative variant of Misha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Misha in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.
When Was Misha Most Popular?
The name Misha reached peak popularity in 1991, with 142 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Misha?
Approximately 4,686 people named Misha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,798. That works out to roughly 1 in 70,416 Americans.
Is Misha a rare name?
Misha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 70,416 Americans has this name.
What does the name Misha mean?
Misha means "creative variant of Misha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Misha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Misha are male and 88% are female.
When was Misha most popular?
Misha peaked in 1991 with 142 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.