Anastasia
Anastasia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /æn.əˈsteɪ.ʒə/ · /æn.əˈsteɪ.ʃə/
Meaning and origin of Anastasia
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From the name of a 4th-century martyr, Ancient Greek Ἀναστασία (Anastasía), from ἀνάστασις (anástasis, “resurrection”). The name, and its male counterpart Anastasius, were originally given to children who were born around Eastertime during the early years of Christianity.
How popular is Anastasia?
Since 1880, 57,140 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Anastasia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #147 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #5777 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #163 for girls, with 1,832 babies given the name.
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Anastasia FAQ
What does the name Anastasia mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From the name of a 4th-century martyr, Ancient Greek Ἀναστασία (Anastasía), from ἀνάστασις (anástasis, “resurrection”). The name, and its male counterpart Anastasius, were originally given to children who were born around Eastertime during the early years of Christianity.
What is the origin of the name Anastasia?
Anastasia is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Anastasia?
Since 1880, 57,140 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Anastasia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #147 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #5777 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #163 for girls, with 1,832 babies given the name.
Is Anastasia a boy or girl name?
Anastasia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 57,140 girls and 23 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.