Misha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Misha is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'who is what God is?'. It evolved from the biblical name Mishael and has gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, and it has biblical relevance through its connection to a figure in the Book of Daniel.
The name Misha is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Misha has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Misha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5548th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4753rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8065th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4613th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7067th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1800th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1707th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2624th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2128th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Misha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Misha"
Pronunciation
/ˈmiːʃə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Misha is derived from the Hebrew name Mishael, which means 'who is what God is?'
Meaning
Who is what God is?
Language Evolution
Mishael, Misha, Mishael
Biblical Background
Mishael is a biblical name belonging to one of the three young men who were thrown into the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel.
Historical Usage
Misha gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Slavic countries and among Jewish communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Mishael, Misha, Mishael
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Misha is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Misha Collins, Misha B, Misha Glenny
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Misha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Misha"
"Misha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5548th of 10718 | 52 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4753rd of 16616 | 156 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8065th of 24088 | 127 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4613th of 23106 | 257 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7067th of 12526 | 49 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1800th of 19264 | 819 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1707th of 27321 | 1,262 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2624th of 35406 | 1,011 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2128th of 30306 | 1,065 |
Regional Popularity of "Misha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
51.43% 3249th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
- |
45.87% 2879th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Misha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
66.67% 1958th/2937 |
77.63% 2704th/3483 |
63.02% 2217th/3518 |
39.32% 1590th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.80% 1614th/3685 |
48.22% 2158th/4475 |
46.28% 2404th/5194 |
26.29% 1661st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.01% 2658th/4582 |
39.31% 2030th/5164 |
48.07% 3515th/7313 |
29.80% 2224th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.54% 2850th/3984 |
32.74% 1469th/4487 |
38.13% 2601st/6822 |
27.57% 1730th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Misha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Misha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.