A modern combination of the prefix La and Sasha
Lasasha is a modern American creation, likely formed by adding the popular prefix 'La-' to the name Sasha. Sasha itself is a Russian diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning 'defender of men.' This specific variation emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating unique, rhythmic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Lasasha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,225 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
