Anastasia

Anastasia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “resurrection.” In 2024 it was given to 1,832 girls in the United States.

Anastasia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“resurrection”
Pronunciation
/æn.əˈsteɪ.ʒə/

About the name Anastasia

Anastasia belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “resurrection” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Anastasia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #147 in 2018, and in 2024 1,832 babies received the name — 55,275 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anastasia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#147 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Anastasia in 2024
1,832
Total since 1880
55,275

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anastasia mean?

Anastasia means “resurrection” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Anastasia a boy or girl name?

Anastasia is a girl name. In 2024, 1,832 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anastasia?

Anastasia comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Anastasia?

Anastasia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #147 in 2018, and 1,832 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Anastasia?

Anastasia is pronounced /æn.əˈsteɪ.ʒə/ (IPA).

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