unisex name
Grisha
GREE-shuh (Russian)
- Origin Bulgarian
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 28
Grisha is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 82% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2018 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Grisha is a name of Bulgarian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2022.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Grisha Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Grisha?
In 2025, Grisha was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Grisha Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Grisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Grisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Grisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Grisha
- Russian GREE-shuh
Sibling Names for Grisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Grisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Grisha
How popular is the name Grisha?
In 2025, Grisha was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Grisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Grisha is used for both girls and boys. About 82% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Grisha?
Grisha has 2 syllables.
When was Grisha most popular?
Grisha peaked in 2025, when 5 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
Is Grisha a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Grisha currently ranks #4,522 in England and Wales. It is a recent arrival in the birth records. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.