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Anastasia

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Pronounced an-uh-STAY-zhuh /ˌæn.əˈsteɪ.ʒə/High

Meaning: Resurrection — from Greek <em>anastasis</em> (resurrection, rising up), from <em>ana</em> (up) + <em>stasis</em> (standing)High

In 30 seconds: From the Greek for 'resurrection,' Anastasia is one of the most historically weighted names in the world — borne by saints, Russian royalty, and immortalized in legend and film.
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Origin HighGreek, Russian
MeaningResurrection — from Greek <em>anastasis</em> (resurrection, rising up), from <em>ana</em> (up) + <em>stasis</em> (standing)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 42,639

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201718802017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Anastasia derives from the Greek word anastasis, meaning 'resurrection' or 'rising up,' from ana (up, again) and histēmi (to stand). The name was popular among early Christians because of its resurrection meaning. Multiple saints bore the name, and it became especially beloved in Russia and the Eastern Orthodox tradition.

Anastasia became iconic through Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanova (1901–1918). The name is extremely popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. In the United States it has been in steady use, with a boost from the 1997 animated film Anastasia. It entered the U.S. top 200 girls' names in the 2000s and continues to grow.

Did you know? Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia (1901–1918) was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II. Rumours that she had escaped the Bolshevik execution of the Romanov family persisted for decades, inspiring films, plays, and one of the 20th century's most enduring mysteries, until DNA evidence resolved the question in 2009.

Variations

NastasiaStacyNastya

Nicknames

AnaStasiaNastiaAnnie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanova (1901–1918)
    Youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, whose mysterious fate became one of history's most famous mysteries.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anastasia mean?

Anastasia comes from Greek <em>anastasis</em> meaning 'resurrection' or 'rising up,' from <em>ana</em> (up) and <em>histēmi</em> (to stand).

How do you pronounce Anastasia?

Anastasia is pronounced an-uh-STAY-zhuh /ˌæn.əˈsteɪ.ʒə/ — five syllables with stress on the third.

Is Anastasia a boy or girl name?

Anastasia is a girls' name.

How popular is Anastasia?

Anastasia has been in the U.S. top 200 girls' names since the 2000s and continues to grow, aided by the 1997 animated film and enduring Romanov fascination.