Girl · #163 in 2026

Anastasia

Anastasia is a feminine given name of Greek and Slavic origin, derived from the Greek word anástasis (ἀνάστασις), meaning "resurrection". It is a popular name in Eastern Europe.

  • Greek
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian
  • Belarusian
Current Rank
#163
Peak Rank
#147 (2018)
Total Babies
59K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1880
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#147
Peak Rank
59K
Total Count
147
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Anastasia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Anastasia is a feminine given name of Greek and Slavic origin, derived from the Greek word anástasis (ἀνάστασις), meaning "resurrection". It is a popular name in Eastern Europe.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Greek
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian
  • Belarusian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Georgian
  • Ancient Greek
Origin & history
The name Anastasia originated during the early days of Christianity and was given to a few Greek girls and men born in December and around Easter . It was established as the female form (Greek: Ἀναστασία ) of the male name Anastasius (Greek: Ἀναστάσιος Anastasios pronounced [ anaˈstasi.os ] ), and has the meaning of "she/he of the resurrection". It is the name of several early saints; including Anastasia of Sirmium , a central saint from the 3rd century who is commemorated during the first Mass on Christmas Dawn each year according to the traditional calendar of the Catholic Church and on Dece

The Story of Anastasia

American parents first put Anastasia on the record books as a baby girl name in 1880, with 10 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 1,904 Anastasias were born — ranking #147 that year. About 24% of every Anastasia on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Anastasia ranks #163 for baby girls with 1,827 births, holding steady (0%). All told, over 59K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1880s to the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Anastasia

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Anastasia. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Anastasia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Anastasia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Anestesia
  • Anastacia
  • Anaesthesia
  • Anesthesia
  • Anastasis
  • Amastia
  • Honestation
  • Anastas
  • Anastos
  • Annotation
  • Anastole
  • Astasia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anastasia

What does the name Anastasia mean?
Anastasia is a feminine given name of Greek and Slavic origin, derived from the Greek word anástasis (ἀνάστασις), meaning "resurrection". It is a popular name in Eastern Europe.
What is the origin of the name Anastasia?
Anastasia has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, English, Spanish, Italian, Georgian, Ancient Greek.
How popular is Anastasia in 2026?
In 2026, Anastasia ranks #163 among girls' names in the U.S., with 1,827 babies given the name that year.
When was Anastasia most popular?
Anastasia reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #147 that year with 1,904 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Anastasia most popular?
Anastasia has historically been most popular in Alaska, New Mexico, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Anastasia.
Is Anastasia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Anastasia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Anastasia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anastasia include Cornelia, Tillie, Tracie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Anastasia?
Common variants and related forms of Anastasia include Anastacia, Anastasiia, Anastasiya, Asya, Nastasia, Nastassia. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Anastasia

Anastasia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 59K births in the dataset. Anastasia's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #147. Use the chart and map above to compare Anastasia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.