Defender of mankind
Sashia is a rare diminutive or variant of Sasha, which itself is a Russian diminutive of Alexandra. It combines the strength of its Greek roots with a softer, more modern phonetic ending. While uncommon in the United States, it retains the protective and noble connotations of its parent name.
Less common today
Sashia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,427 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
