Anastasia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced a-nuhs-TAY-zhuh · 4 syllables
Anastasia means “resurrection”, from Greek.
From the name of a 4th-century martyr, Ancient Greek (Anastasia), from (anastasis, “resurrection”). The name, and its male counterpart Anastasius, were originally given to children who were born around Eastertime during the early years of Christianity.
- Meaning
- resurrection
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- a-nuhs-TAY-zhuh
- US rank (2025)
- #163
- US babies a year
- about 1,765 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Anastasia?
Anastasia was the #163 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,832 babies. It’s rising: up 49% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #163 |
| England & Wales | #148 |
| Scotland | #429 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #267 |
| France | #197 |
| Norway | #301 |
| Canada | #168 |
| Australia | #106 |
How old are people named Anastasia?
Half of US adults named Anastasia are older than 30; most are between 19 and 61. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Anastasia
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Anastasia have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Oleksandra
- Yelyzaveta
- Arina
- Evangelos
- Ksenia
- Aleksandra
- Mikhail
- Daria
- Pavel
- Ivan
- Marie-Christine
- Ekaterina
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Questions about Anastasia
What does the name Anastasia mean?
Anastasia means “resurrection”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Anastasia?
Anastasia is pronounced a-nuhs-TAY-zhuh.
How popular is the name Anastasia?
Anastasia was the #163 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,832 babies. It’s rising: up 49% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Anastasia?
Half of US adults named Anastasia are older than 30. Most are between 19 and 61.