Girl Name
Dasha
Dasha is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Dasha is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Dasha often also consider Daisha.
Dasha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dasha has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dasha as D·A·S·H·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dasha is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dasha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dashaa, Dashae, Dashay, Dash.
- Nicknames: Das and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dasha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dasha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Daisha, Daisy, Dash, Dacia, Dicky — full picks on the sibling names for Dasha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dasha? Browse our names like Dasha guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dasha
What does the name Dasha mean?
Dasha has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Dasha?
The exact origin of Dasha is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Dasha?
Dasha has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dasha a boy's or girl's name?
Dasha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dasha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dasha sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dasha?
Names that share Dasha's sound and style include Daisha, Daisy, Dash, Dacia, Dicky.
What middle names pair well with Dasha?
Good middle-name fits for Dasha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dasha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dasha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dasha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dasha share its rhythm without rhyming — Daisha, Daisy, Dash all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.