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Anastasija

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Pronounced ah-nah-STAH-see-yah /ɑ.nɑˈstɑ.si.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Slavic/Baltic form of Anastasia — from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection; rising again'Low

In 30 seconds: Resurrection; rising again: Anastasija is the Slavic Anastasia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-nah-STAH-see-yah').
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Origin LowGreek, Slavic
MeaningA Slavic/Baltic form of Anastasia — from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection; rising again'
U.S. rank (2025)#6861 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 230

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520002025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anastasija is a Slavic/Baltic form of Anastasia — from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection; rising again'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-nah-STAH-see-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Baltic families. Rare in this form, resurrection at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Anastasia is Greek for 'resurrection; rising again' — Anastasija is the Slavic/Baltic form, lyrical and classic (said 'ah-nah-STAH-see-yah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Anastasia — Slavic form

Variations

AnastasiaAnastasiyaAnastazija

Nicknames

Nastya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anastasija mean?

Anastasija is a Slavic form of Anastasia — Greek 'resurrection; rising again'.

How do you pronounce Anastasija?

It's said ah-nah-STAH-see-yah — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Anastasija a boy or girl name?

Anastasija is a girl's name.

How popular is Anastasija?

Anastasija is a very rare name in the U.S.

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