Girl Name · English Origin
Misha
Considering Misha? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Worthy of love", rooted in English naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Mesha.
Misha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: English naming roots help connect Misha to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Misha as M·I·S·H·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Misha is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Misha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mishaa, Mishae, Mishay, Mish.
- Nicknames: Mis and M.
- Middle names: Pair Misha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Misha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mesha, Miesha, Myesha, Myisha, Micki — full picks on the sibling names for Misha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Misha? Browse our names like Misha 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 Misha
What does the name Misha mean?
Misha means "Worthy of love" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Misha?
Misha originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Misha?
Misha has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Misha a boy's or girl's name?
Misha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Misha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Misha sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Misha?
Names that share Misha's sound and style include Mesha, Miesha, Myesha, Myisha, Micki.
What middle names pair well with Misha?
Good middle-name fits for Misha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Misha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Misha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Misha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Misha share its rhythm without rhyming — Mesha, Miesha, Myesha all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.