Total births
581
Girls' name · since 1979
Mysha
Mysha has 581 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5207
- among girls today
- 581
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Mysha is the #5207 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 581 recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Mysha recorded 581 times among girls since 1979, holding rank #5207 nationally today, ahead of 71% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #5207 among girls today
- 581 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mysha is currently the #5207 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 581 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5207
- among girls today
- 581
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Mysha vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5207
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Mysha was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
40 babies were named Mysha in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Mysha compares
581 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mysha's all-time total is 52% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mysha | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 581 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mysha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mysha splits its recorded history at 2005: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mysha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#5,207
Active since
1979
Mysha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Mysha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mysha's strongest decade.
245 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Mysha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
109 births
- 2010s
2010s
245 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 245 births (42% of all-time use).
How Mysha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mysha's total volume
Mysha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mysha by state
Where Mysha concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 2.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 16 | 2.8% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 10 | 1.7% |
California share of Mysha's total US births 4.5%
Even split
26 of 581 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mysha? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 581 babies named Mysha. Today it holds rank #5207 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 40 births.
When was Mysha most popular? ▼
Mysha was most popular in the 2010s decade with 245 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Mysha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mysha are California (26 births), Texas (17 births), New York (16 births).
How long has the name Mysha been used? ▼
Mysha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mysha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mysti, Mystique, Mystic, Mystery, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mysha's data
- Mysha's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (245 total births) through the 2020s (125) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Myshas (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mysha
Nearby Names Like Mysha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mysha
Mysti Girl
711 births
Mystique Girl
456 births
Mystic Girl
#13868 390 births
Mystery Girl
257 births
Mystie Girl
243 births
Compare Mysha side by side: Mysha vs Mysti Mysha vs Mystique Mysha vs Mystic
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mysha: #5207 Girls' Name - 581 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mysha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mysha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.