Unisex · #16,210 in 2026

Pasha

Pasha was a high rank, aristocratic title in the Ottoman political and military system, typically granted to governors, generals, dignitaries, and others issued by the Sultan carrying the tughra. Pasha, in one of its various ranks, is equivalent to the British title of Lord.

Current Rank
#16,210
Peak Rank
#2,922 (1974)
Total Babies
498
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,922 (498 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,936 (415 total)
👧As Girl Name
1964
First Year
2016
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#2922
Peak Rank
498
Total Count
48
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1969
First Year
2026
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#3936
Peak Rank
415
Total Count
49
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pasha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Pasha was a high rank, aristocratic title in the Ottoman political and military system, typically granted to governors, generals, dignitaries, and others issued by the Sultan carrying the tughra. Pasha, in one of its various ranks, is equivalent to the British title of Lord.

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Etymology
The English word pasha comes from Turkish pasha ( pāşā ; also basha ( bāşā )). The Oxford English Dictionary attributes the origin of the English borrowing to the mid-17th century. The etymology of the Turkish word itself has been a matter of debate. Contrary to titles like emir ( amīr ) and bey (sir), which were established in usage much earlier, the title pasha came into Ottoman usage right after the reign of Osman I (d. 1324), though it had been used before the Ottomans by some Anatolian Turkish rulers of the same era. Old Turkish had no fixed distinction between /b/ and /p/, and the word w

The Story of Pasha

As a girl name

Pasha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1964, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 24 Pashas were born — ranking #2,922 that year. As of 2026, Pasha ranks #16,210 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 498 Pashas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Pasha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1969, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 19 Pashas were born — ranking #4,950 that year. As of 2026, Pasha ranks #7,408 for boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 415 Pashas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Pasha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pasha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Pyscho
  • Pishu
  • Pashaw
  • Pushy
  • Pudgy
  • Pusha
  • Pascha
  • Pachy
  • Bashaw
  • Pusch
  • Pochi
  • Paji

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pasha

What does the name Pasha mean?
Pasha was a high rank, aristocratic title in the Ottoman political and military system, typically granted to governors, generals, dignitaries, and others issued by the Sultan carrying the tughra. Pasha, in one of its various ranks, is equivalent to the British title of Lord.
How popular is Pasha in 2026?
In 2026, Pasha ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Pasha most popular?
Pasha reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #2,922 that year with 24 babies given the name.
Is Pasha a unisex name?
Yes — Pasha is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 55% of Pashas assigned female and 45% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Pasha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pasha include Norena, Emmalene, Armie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Norena
Peak #2922
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Emmalene
Peak #2922
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Armie
Peak #2922
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Vanice
Peak #2922

👦 Similar Boy Names

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Aladino
Peak #3936
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Gerrie
Peak #3936
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Andrejs
Peak #3936
👦
Dywayne
Peak #3936

About the name Pasha

Pasha is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 498 births in the dataset. Pasha's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #2,922. Use the chart and map above to compare Pasha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.