Tazia

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Pronounced TAH-zee-uh /ˈtɑːziə/High

Meaning: Tazia is a short form of Anastazia (Anastasia), from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection' or 'rising up.' It clips the long, elegant Anastasia down to a warm three-beat name, a pattern common in Italian and Slavic naming. The 'resurrection' meaning carries through from the parent.Low

In 30 seconds: Tazia is a short form of Anastasia, from the Greek for 'resurrection,' used for a handful of girls since 1980 (said TAH-zee-uh).

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Origin LowGreek, Italian

MeaningTazia is a short form of Anastazia (Anastasia), from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection' or 'rising up.' It clips the long, elegant Anastasia down to a warm three-beat name, a pattern common in Italian and Slavic naming. The 'resurrection' meaning carries through from the parent.

U.S. rank (2009)#17099 ↘ Falling

2009 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 303

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

Tazia is a diminutive of Anastazia, the Greek Anastasia, 'resurrection.' Clipping a stately name to an affectionate short form is a long tradition in Italian and Slavic families, and Tazia carries the parent's meaning in a lighter shape.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its late-1990s high before easing off. A girl named Tazia then is in her twenties or thirties today.

Did you know? Behind the compact Tazia stands Anastasia, whose Greek root anastasis means 'resurrection,' long an Easter-season name.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Tazia — Short form of Anastazia/Anastasia; Greek anastasis 'resurrection'

Variations

AnastaziaAnastasiaTazya

Nicknames

TazZia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tazia mean?

It is a short form of Anastazia (Anastasia), from the Greek for 'resurrection.'

How do you pronounce Tazia?

It's said TAH-zee-uh /ˈtɑːziə/, three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tazia a boy or girl name?

Tazia is used as a girl's name.

Is Tazia a popular name?

No, it has always been rare, a short form of Anastasia used for only a few girls a year even at its late-nineties high.