Sacha is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Sacha means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Sacha across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Sacha has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Sacha is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning “pet form of Alexander, defender”. A French and Russian diminutive of Alexander.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 2,563 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 1,520 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 139 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 21 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 17 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Sacha per year, United States (1968 to 2025). United States peaked in 1977 (126/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1999 (106/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1999 (11/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 1998 (5/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1980 (4/yr).
Sacha is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 1977, when it ranked #1,764 nationally (given to 132 babies that year).
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