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Sasha Pet Name

Sasha is a popular dogs name, meaning "Defender of mankind" and originating from Russian (Slavic), most often given to female pets, with a classic, human style, ranked #91 among dog names and ranked #82 among cat names, across 2,278 pet records in our database.

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Sasha at a glance

MeaningDefender of mankind
OriginRussian
LanguageSlavic
StyleClassic, human
Length5 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs

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

20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Sasha a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female97%
Male3%

Sasha is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Sasha more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs26%
Cats8%
Other67%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Sasha?

Based on the available breed data, Sasha appears among:

Shih Tzu (127)Yorkshire Terrier (102)Boxer (58)Maltese (55)Siberian Husky (55)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (8)GER SHEPHERD (7)GER SHEPHERD MIX (7)
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What does the name Sasha mean?

Sasha means "Defender of mankind" and comes from Russian (Slavic).

The name is associated with classic, human, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

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What kind of pet name is Sasha?

Sasha fits these categories:

Sasha as a human name

Sasha is also used as a human name. Ranked #148 for girls in the US (SSA 2022)

Name insights for Sasha

Dogs
Cats
loyal
german shepherd: Known for their protective nature, fitting the meaning of 'defender'.

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

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 95 recordsAustin Animal Center: 15 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,516 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 42 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 610 records
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