Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Zosha

Zofia Poznańska, also known as Zosia, Zosha, or Sophia was a Polish antifascist and resistance fighter of the Soviet-affiliated espionage group that the German Abwehr intelligence service later called the "Red Orchestra".

Current Rank
#16,416
Peak Rank
#16,416 (2015)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2015
First Year
2015
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#16416
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zosha

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

Zofia Poznańska, also known as Zosia, Zosha, or Sophia was a Polish antifascist and resistance fighter of the Soviet-affiliated espionage group that the German Abwehr intelligence service later called the "Red Orchestra".

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The Story of Zosha

Zosha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 5 Zoshas were born — ranking #16,416 that year. As of 2026, Zosha ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Zoshas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zosha

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zosha

What does the name Zosha mean?
Zofia Poznańska, also known as Zosia, Zosha, or Sophia was a Polish antifascist and resistance fighter of the Soviet-affiliated espionage group that the German Abwehr intelligence service later called the "Red Orchestra".
How popular is Zosha in 2026?
In 2026, Zosha ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Zosha most popular?
Zosha reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #16,416 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Zosha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zosha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Zosha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zosha include Aaleena, Aalena, Aalieyah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zosha

Zosha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Zosha's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #16,416. Use the chart and map above to compare Zosha'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.