Mischa is a unisex given name, derived from the German word 'Michael', meaning 'who is like God'. It is also a diminutive of the Russian male name Mikhail, which similarly means 'who is like God'. The name Mischa was popularized in English-speaking countries by the actress Mischa Barton.
The name Mischa experienced significant popularity fluctuations over time, with peaks in recent decades and a notable decline since the early 2000s.