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Anastasia
GirlGreek· “resurrection”
- Meaning
- resurrection
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- an-uh-STAY-zhuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #163
- US babies 2025
- 1,832
- Best rank
- #147 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Anastasia
Anastasia is a Greek name that means “resurrection”.
Anastasia comes from the Greek anastasis, meaning "resurrection," and was a favorite name among early Christians. Saint Anastasia, an early martyr, is commemorated in both Eastern and Western churches, and the name became especially beloved in Russia and across the Orthodox world. Its best-known modern bearer is Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, the youngest daughter of the last Russian tsar, whose story inspired films and legends about a possible survival. The name has a regal, flowing sound and plenty of nickname options, including Ana, Stacy, Tasia and Asia, so it can feel either formal or playful.
Popularity over time
Anastasia has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 119 different years. Its best national rank was #147 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,905 babies. In 2025, 1,832 babies were named Anastasia, and it ranked #163 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #655 in 1920, #1,474 in 1950, #735 in 1980, #309 in 2000, #365 in 2010, and #163 in 2025. Of the 57,140 US girls named Anastasia since records began, 25% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 10,859 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ryleigh, Fiona, Norah, Brynlee, and Amaya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Anastasia ranked highest in Alaska, New Mexico, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #70 | 8 |
| New Mexico | #83 | 15 |
| Florida | #88 | 183 |
| Rhode Island | #91 | 9 |
| Connecticut | #103 | 27 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Anastasia is usually pronounced an-uh-STAY-zhuh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Anastasia
A few middle names that flow with Anastasia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Anastasia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anastasia mean?
Anastasia is a Greek name that means “resurrection”.
What is the origin of the name Anastasia?
Anastasia has Greek roots. Anastasia comes from the Greek anastasis, meaning "resurrection," and was a favorite name among early Christians.
Is Anastasia a popular name?
Yes. Anastasia ranked #163 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Anastasia a boy or girl name?
Anastasia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Anastasia?
Anastasia is usually pronounced an-uh-STAY-zhuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings