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Anastasiya

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

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

In 30 seconds: Resurrection; rising again: Anastasiya is a Russian form of Anastasia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-nah-STAH-see-yah').
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Origin LowGreek, Russian
MeaningA Russian/Ukrainian form of Anastasia — from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection; rising again'
U.S. rank (2025)#6563 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 592

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919932025

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

Anastasiya is a Russian/Ukrainian form of Anastasia — from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection; rising again'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-nah-STAH-see-yah'; nicknames Nastya, Ana).

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Ukrainian families. Rare in this form, resurrection at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anastasia comes from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection; rising again' — Anastasiya is the Russian form, lyrical and classic (said 'ah-nah-STAH-see-yah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Anastasiya — Russian form of Anastasia

Variations

AnastasiaAnastaciaNastya

Nicknames

NastyaAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anastasiya mean?

Anastasiya is a Russian form of Anastasia — Greek 'resurrection; rising again'.

How do you pronounce Anastasiya?

It's said ah-nah-STAH-see-yah /ɑ.nɑˈstɑ.si.jɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Anastasiya a boy or girl name?

Anastasiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Anastasiya?

Anastasiya is a rare name in the U.S.

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