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soh-FEE-uh
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Mischa
GirlRussian, Hebrew· “Russian diminutive of Mikhail, who is like God”
- Meaning
- Russian diminutive of Mikhail, who is like God
- Origin
- Russian, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- MEE-shuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #5,059
- US babies 2025
- 26
- Best rank
- #1,769 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Mischa
Mischa is a Russian and Hebrew name that means “Russian diminutive of Mikhail, who is like God”.
Mischa is a spelling of Misha, the Russian pet form of Mikhail, which is the Russian form of Michael. Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God," a question meant to be answered "no one." In Russia Misha is a boys' name, and the bear mascot of the Moscow Olympics was called Misha, but in English-speaking countries Mischa has also been used for girls. The sch spelling follows German transliteration. It is said MEE-shuh. The violinist Mischa Elman, a famed performer of the early twentieth century, carried this spelling. Misha, Micha and Michael are the closest relatives.
Other spellings with the same sound: Misha.
Popularity over time
Mischa first appears in US Social Security records in 1953. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,769 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 125 babies. In 2025, 26 babies were named Mischa, and it ranked #5,059 nationally. That is 45% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,667 in 1980, #2,510 in 2010, and #5,059 in 2025. Of the 1,693 US girls named Mischa since records began, 32% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 471 babies. Since 2010, 624 more have been named Mischa.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Addysen, Brooklynne, Danya, Anessa, and Aleksandra.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mischa ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #3389 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Mischa over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Mischa is usually pronounced MEE-shuh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-ha”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Misha.
Middle names for Mischa
A few middle names that flow with Mischa: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mischa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mischa mean?
Mischa is a Russian and Hebrew name that means “Russian diminutive of Mikhail, who is like God”.
What is the origin of the name Mischa?
Mischa has Russian and Hebrew roots. Mischa is a spelling of Misha, the Russian pet form of Mikhail, which is the Russian form of Michael.
Is Mischa a popular name?
Not especially. Mischa ranked #5,059 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Mischa a boy or girl name?
Mischa is mainly a girl's name. About 98% of US babies named Mischa over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Mischa?
Mischa is usually pronounced MEE-shuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings