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Pronounced STAH-shuh /ˈstɑː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Stasha is a Slavic-style pet form of Anastasia, from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection', or of Natasha (from Natalia, 'birthday, Christmas'); it carries the 'resurrection' sense through the Anastasia line.Medium

In 30 seconds: Stasha is a Slavic-style short form of Anastasia, 'resurrection', said 'STAH-shuh'.

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Origin LowGreek, Slavic

MeaningStasha is a Slavic-style pet form of Anastasia, from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection', or of Natasha (from Natalia, 'birthday, Christmas'); it carries the 'resurrection' sense through the Anastasia line.

U.S. rank (2013)#16301 ↘ Falling

2013 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 763

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Stasha is a pet form in the Anastasia/Natasha family. Anastasia comes from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection', while Natasha traces to Natalia, 'birthday'. The soft Slavic ending gave Stasha an exotic, affectionate feel.

It stayed uncommon, reaching a modest peak around 1990 before easing off. It reads as a later-century name and remains lightly used.

Did you know? Stasha has the warm -sha sound of Sasha and Natasha, the Slavic pet-forms that grew fashionable in America in the later twentieth century.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Stasha — pet form of Anastasia/Natasha; Greek anastasis

Variations

StaciaStaschaStasia

Nicknames

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Anastasia— the 'resurrection' name Stasha shortens

Natasha— the other Slavic name behind its sound

Sasha— a like Slavic -sha pet-form of the era

Tasha— a related short form parents paired with it

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stasha mean?

Stasha is a short form of Anastasia, from Greek for 'resurrection', or of Natasha.

How do you pronounce Stasha?

It's said STAH-shuh /ˈstɑː.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stasha a boy or girl name?

Stasha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Stasha?

Stasha was an uncommon later-twentieth-century name and remains rare.