Dasha
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Dasha is a Slavic name meaning “possessor”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.9% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Dasha
Dasha is a name of Russian and Ukrainian (Slavic) origin, traditionally functioning as a diminutive form of the name Darja. The root stems from the Persian name Darius, which derives from the word 'dara' meaning 'possessor' or 'upholder'. Historically, this name serves as an affectionate contraction within Slavic naming traditions, reflecting the widespread cultural tendency to personalize formal given names. Its lineage is deeply linked to the Old PersianDārayavahush, a name borne by several monarchs of the Achaemenid Empire.
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Gender Usage of the Name Dasha
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Dasha is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.9% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Dasha
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Dasha is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 58K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 117K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 191K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 513K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Dasha ranked #2,809 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #2,468 in 2024 — a drop of 341 places. Dasha is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #554 in 2004. Its lowest recorded position was #7,267 in 1987. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 2261 places (from #5,070 to #2,809).
Name StyleMethodology
Dasha is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 2004, followed by a decline to 3% of that peak and a recent recovery to 2.34x the preceding level.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Classic criteria, the Vintage pattern is more strongly supported: a decline to 3% of the historical peak followed by a 2.34x recent recovery. The competing Classic pattern is supported by activity across 39% of available years and continued recent use at 60 births per year, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 30 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Dasha
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- D — Girl Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Dasha utilizes a two-syllable, first-syllable stress that is characteristic of affectionate diminutives. This phonetic brevity results in a Cute & Playful aesthetic. The name is widely recognized through the character Dasha from the animated children's series Dora the Explorer.
Middle Names For Dasha
Middle names used with DashaMethodology
Dasha is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Dasha Renee · Dasha Tiera · Dasha Lynn · Dasha Nicole · Dasha LashonView all 68 girl middle names.
- Total 79 middle names used with Dasha
- 4 boy middle names used with Dasha
- 7 unisex middle names used with Dasha
Middle name suggestions for DashaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Dasha is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Dasha Moore · Dasha Mills · Dasha Marsh · Dasha Marks · Dasha Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Dasha
Sound Like Dasha Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tasha · Tisha · Tosha · View all 71 names
Spelled Like Dasha Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Daisha · Daysha · Dashia · View all 11 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Dorothy · Donna · Deborah · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Dasha”
Dictionary Meaning of "Dasha"Methodology
A female given name, from Russian, Ukrainian Даша, diminutive of Darja (Дарья or Дар'я)
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How to Spell Dasha in ASL
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