Sasha Pet Name
Sasha is a popular pet name, especially for dogs. Find out what Sasha means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Sasha at a glance
How popular is Sasha as a pet name?
Sasha is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#91
Dog Name
#82
Cat Name
2,278
Pet Records
Sasha pet name popularity over time
Is Sasha a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Sasha is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Sasha more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Sasha?
Based on the available breed data, Sasha appears among:
What does the name Sasha mean?
Sasha means "Defender of mankind" and comes from Russian (Slavic).
The name is associated with classic, human, strong, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Sasha nicknames
Sasha as a human name
Sasha is also used as a human name. Ranked #605 for girls in the US (SSA 2020)
Name insights for Sasha
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2004 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
2,278
Last updated
2026-09-16