Anastasia Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Anastasia was a common name among Russian royalty, including the famous Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov.

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A Deep Dive

Anastasia Overview

Meaning

Resurrection

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Anastasia,” meaning “resurrection”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˌæn.əˈsteɪ.ʒə/

Popularity

Anastasia enjoys widespread admiration in Russia, Greece, and several European countries. In 2023, Anastasia ranked #142 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

4 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Classic, Mythological, Long

Associated Traits

Regal, mysterious, refined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the Eastern Orthodox tradition due to St. Anastasia, a Christian martyr.

Name Day

December 22 (Greece)
A Deep Dive

Anastasia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Anastashia, Anastase, Anastasie, Anastatia, Anastay, Anasztasia, Anestassia

Common Nicknames

Stasia, Tasia, Nia, Tashia, Stasha, Sia, Stacy

Diminutives

Annie, Ani, Tasia, Sia, Ana

Famous People

  • Anastasia Romanov
    (Grand Duchess of Russia)
  • Anastasia Steele
    (Fictional Character)
  • Anastasia Ashley
    (American Surfer)
  • Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
    (Russian Tennis Player)
  • Anastasia Baranova
    (Russian-American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Anastasia Steele
    ("Fifty Shades of Grey," Novel)
  • "Anastasia"
    (Animated Film)
  • Anastasia Dualla
    ("Battlestar Galactica," TV Series)
  • "Anastasia Krupnik"
    (Novel)
  • "Anastasia: Once Upon a Time"
    (Film)

Places

  • Anastasia State Park
    (Florida, USA)
  • Anastasia Island
    (Florida, USA)
  • Anastasiia Popescu High School
    (Bucharest, Romania)
  • Santa Anastasia Church
    (Verona, Italy)
  • St. Anastasia's Cathedral
    (Zadar, Croatia)

What Is the Meaning of Anastasia?

Anastasia means “resurrection” or “rebirth.” This name often suggests a personality that is full of hope, renewal and resilience.

What Is the Origin of The Name Anastasia?

Anastasia originated from the Greek name “Anastasis,” which means “resurrection.” It has been used since early Christian times and was popularized by various saints and royals, most notably Anastasia Romanov, the Grand Duchess of Russia.

Anastasia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Anastasia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1812021#1622022#1672023
Top 3 Rankings#1472018#1502019#1582020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Anastasia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023167
(-5 from 2022)
1725
(-37 from 2022)
0.09862
2022162
(+19 from 2021)
1762
(+127 from 2021)
0.09827
2021181
(-23 from 2020)
1635
(-126 from 2020)
0.09126
2020158
(-8 from 2019)
1761
(-136 from 2019)
0.09962
2019150
(-3 from 2018)
1897
(-6 from 2018)
0.10339
2018147
(+22 from 2017)
1903
(+100 from 2017)
0.10233
2017169
(+23 from 2016)
1803
(+88 from 2016)
0.09544
2016192
(+25 from 2015)
1715
(+210 from 2015)
0.08859
2015217
(+23 from 2014)
1505
(+161 from 2014)
0.07715
2014240
(+14 from 2013)
1344
(+94 from 2013)
0.06870
2013254
(+80 from 2012)
1250
(+315 from 2012)
0.06484
2012334
(+33 from 2011)
935
(+67 from 2011)
0.04821
2011367
(-2 from 2010)
868
(-10 from 2010)
0.04480
2010365
(-40 from 2009)
878
(-135 from 2009)
0.04478
2009325
(+35 from 2008)
1013
(+95 from 2008)
0.05002
2008360
(-46 from 2007)
918
(-154 from 2007)
0.04407
2007314
(-25 from 2006)
1072
(-75 from 2006)
0.05065
2006289
(+3 from 2005)
1147
(+19 from 2005)
0.05487
2005292
(-6 from 2004)
1128
(-29 from 2004)
0.05558
2004286
(-16 from 2003)
1157
(-18 from 2003)
0.05734
2003270
(-5 from 2002)
1175
(-18 from 2002)
0.05856
2002265
(+44 from 2001)
1193
(+165 from 2001)
0.06040
2001309
No change from 2000
1028
(+1 from 2000)
0.05189
2000309
(-4 from 1999)
1027
(+21 from 1999)
0.05146
1999305
(-40 from 1998)
1006
(-170 from 1998)
0.05167
1998265
(+39 from 1997)
1176
(+227 from 1997)
0.06067
1997304
(+23 from 1996)
949
(+91 from 1996)
0.04971
1996327
(+19 from 1995)
858
(+99 from 1995)
0.04475
1995346
(-22 from 1994)
759
(-74 from 1994)
0.03950
1994324
(+13 from 1993)
833
(+54 from 1993)
0.04273
1993337
(+14 from 1992)
779
(+38 from 1992)
0.03951
1992351
(+13 from 1991)
741
(+35 from 1991)
0.03696
1991364
(+19 from 1990)
706
(+18 from 1990)
0.03472
1990383
(-47 from 1989)
688
(-67 from 1989)
0.03349
1989336
(-19 from 1988)
755
(-27 from 1988)
0.03790
1988317
(-48 from 1987)
782
(-127 from 1987)
0.04066
1987269
(+226 from 1986)
909
(+478 from 1986)
0.04850
1986495
(+26 from 1985)
431
(+45 from 1985)
0.02335
1985521
(-17 from 1984)
386
(-5 from 1984)
0.02091
1984504
(+4 from 1983)
391
(+9 from 1983)
0.02168
1983508
(+116 from 1982)
382
(+94 from 1982)
0.02134
1982624
(+10 from 1981)
288
(+7 from 1981)
0.01587
1981634
(+101 from 1980)
281
(+55 from 1980)
0.01571
1980735
(-67 from 1979)
226
(-34 from 1979)
0.01269
1979668
(+10 from 1978)
260
(+25 from 1978)
0.01509
1978678
(-39 from 1977)
235
(-25 from 1977)
0.01430
1977639
(+4 from 1976)
260
(+19 from 1976)
0.01581
1976643
(-21 from 1975)
241
(-12 from 1975)
0.01533
1975622
(+46 from 1974)
253
(+28 from 1974)
0.01621
1974668
(-22 from 1973)
225
(-7 from 1973)
0.01437
1973646
(+39 from 1972)
232
(+18 from 1972)
0.01493
1972685
(-18 from 1971)
214
(-22 from 1971)
0.01327
1971667
(-2 from 1970)
236
(-3 from 1970)
0.01347
1970665
(+27 from 1969)
239
(+33 from 1969)
0.01305
1969692
(-36 from 1968)
206
(-13 from 1968)
0.01169
1968656
(+59 from 1967)
219
(+33 from 1967)
0.01281
1967715
(+84 from 1966)
186
(+33 from 1966)
0.01083
1966799
(+15 from 1965)
153
(+4 from 1965)
0.00871
1965814
(+54 from 1964)
149
(+7 from 1964)
0.00815
1964868
(+79 from 1963)
142
(+18 from 1963)
0.00725
1963947
(+73 from 1962)
124
(+13 from 1962)
0.00624
19621020
(+24 from 1961)
111
(+1 from 1961)
0.00548
19611044
(-43 from 1960)
110
(-5 from 1960)
0.00530
19601001
(-36 from 1959)
115
(-4 from 1959)
0.00553
1959965
(+171 from 1958)
119
(+32 from 1958)
0.00572
19581136
(-155 from 1957)
87
(-25 from 1957)
0.00421
1957981
(+636 from 1956)
112
(+69 from 1956)
0.00534
19561617
(+74 from 1955)
43
(+6 from 1955)
0.00209
19551691
(-130 from 1954)
37
(-5 from 1954)
0.00185
19541561
(-12 from 1953)
42
(+2 from 1953)
0.00211
19531549
(+91 from 1952)
40
(+5 from 1952)
0.00207
19521640
(+100 from 1951)
35
(+4 from 1951)
0.00184
19511740
(-266 from 1950)
31
(-8 from 1950)
0.00168
19501474
(+223 from 1949)
39
(+8 from 1949)
0.00222
19491697
(-288 from 1948)
31
(-12 from 1948)
0.00177
19481409
(+4 from 1947)
43
No change from 1947
0.00247
19471413
(-123 from 1946)
43
(-2 from 1946)
0.00237
19461290
(+192 from 1945)
45
(+15 from 1945)
0.00279
19451482
(+216 from 1944)
30
(+6 from 1944)
0.00223
19441698
(-518 from 1943)
24
(-23 from 1943)
0.00176
19431180
(+26 from 1942)
47
(+4 from 1942)
0.00327
19421206
(-176 from 1941)
43
(-7 from 1941)
0.00309
19411030
(+188 from 1940)
50
(+14 from 1940)
0.00401
19401218
(+183 from 1939)
36
(+8 from 1939)
0.00305
19391401
(-201 from 1938)
28
(-9 from 1938)
0.00247
19381200
(-183 from 1937)
37
(-11 from 1937)
0.00324
19371017
(+79 from 1936)
48
(+7 from 1936)
0.00436
19361096
(+5 from 1935)
41
(+1 from 1935)
0.00380
19351101
(-226 from 1934)
40
(-20 from 1934)
0.00368
1934875
(+149 from 1933)
60
(+14 from 1933)
0.00554
19331024
(-55 from 1932)
46
(-7 from 1932)
0.00440
1932969
(+26 from 1931)
53
(+4 from 1931)
0.00479
1931995
(-79 from 1930)
49
(-14 from 1930)
0.00444
1930916
(-40 from 1929)
63
(-3 from 1929)
0.00540
1929876
(-60 from 1928)
66
(-12 from 1928)
0.00570
1928816
(-59 from 1927)
78
(-13 from 1927)
0.00652
1927757
(+47 from 1926)
91
(+10 from 1926)
0.00736
1926804
(-85 from 1925)
81
(-24 from 1925)
0.00658
1925719
(+37 from 1924)
105
(+8 from 1924)
0.00831
1924756
(-53 from 1923)
97
(-11 from 1923)
0.00749
1923703
(-68 from 1922)
108
(-25 from 1922)
0.00862
1922635
(-23 from 1921)
133
(-9 from 1921)
0.01066
1921612
(+43 from 1920)
142
(+20 from 1920)
0.01110
1920655
(-70 from 1919)
122
(-21 from 1919)
0.00981
1919585
(-16 from 1918)
143
(-14 from 1918)
0.01217
1918569
(+27 from 1917)
157
(+26 from 1917)
0.01306
1917596
(+3 from 1916)
131
(+5 from 1916)
0.01166
1916599
(+12 from 1915)
126
(+12 from 1915)
0.01161
1915611
(-110 from 1914)
114
(-11 from 1914)
0.01113
1914501
(+111 from 1913)
125
(+53 from 1913)
0.01569
1913612
(+20 from 1912)
72
(+11 from 1912)
0.01099
1912632
(-84 from 1911)
61
(+2 from 1911)
0.01040
1911548
(+62 from 1910)
59
(+12 from 1910)
0.01335
1910610
(+81 from 1909)
47
(+14 from 1909)
0.01120
1909691
(-27 from 1908)
33
(-1 from 1908)
0.00897
1908664
(-50 from 1907)
34
(-3 from 1907)
0.00959
1907614
(-115 from 1906)
37
(-11 from 1906)
0.01097
1906499
(+121 from 1905)
48
(+16 from 1905)
0.01531
1905620
(-109 from 1904)
32
(-9 from 1904)
0.01033
1904511
(+85 from 1903)
41
(+11 from 1903)
0.01402
1903596
(+92 from 1902)
30
(+6 from 1902)
0.01078
1902688
(-201 from 1901)
24
(-14 from 1901)
0.00856
1901487
(+124 from 1900)
38
(+5 from 1900)
0.01495
1900611
(+33 from 1899)
33
(+10 from 1899)
0.01039
1899644
(-73 from 1898)
23
(-9 from 1898)
0.00929
1898571
(-50 from 1897)
32
No change from 1897
0.01167
1897521
(-34 from 1896)
32
(-4 from 1896)
0.01289
1896487
(+135 from 1895)
36
(+12 from 1895)
0.01429
1895622
(-236 from 1894)
24
(-29 from 1894)
0.00971
1894386
(+149 from 1893)
53
(+26 from 1893)
0.02246
1893535
(+19 from 1892)
27
(+2 from 1892)
0.01199
1892554
(-124 from 1891)
25
(-9 from 1891)
0.01112
1891430
(+61 from 1890)
34
(+6 from 1890)
0.01730
1890491
(+64 from 1889)
28
(+7 from 1889)
0.01388
1889555
(+3 from 1888)
21
(+1 from 1888)
0.01110
1888558
(-87 from 1887)
20
(-2 from 1887)
0.01056
1887471
(-20 from 1886)
22
(-1 from 1886)
0.01415
1886451
(+106 from 1885)
23
(+8 from 1885)
0.01496
1885557
(-56 from 1884)
15
(-2 from 1884)
0.01057
1884501
(+16 from 1883)
17
(+3 from 1883)
0.01236
1883517
(+43 from 1882)
14
(+3 from 1882)
0.01166
1882560
(-57 from 1881)
11
No change from 1881
0.00951
1881503
(+44 from 1880)
11
(+1 from 1880)
0.01113
1880547
First SSA data recorded
10
First SSA data recorded
0.01025

American States Popularity Rankings for Anastasia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1632021#1672022#1692023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2182021#1862022#1762023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1862021#1582022#1642023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#932021#982022#1152023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1502021#1342022#1302023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1552021#1262022#1172023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1452021#2782022#1592023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3072021#2072022#2072023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1952021#1662022#1982023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2252021#1682022#1882023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2162021#1752022#1492023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1632021#1182022#832023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1652021#1062022#1622023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1792021#1622022#1902023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1732021#1982022#1842023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2812021#2762022#2512023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2252021#1932022#1722023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1882021#2092022#2052023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1572021#1542022#3042023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3142021#4372022#3652023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1712021#2302022#2852023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3102021#1692022#1802023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1872021#1462022#1562023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3772021#3092022#2942023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2022021#2502022#1322023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2582021#2112022#2132023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1802021#1752022#2532023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3012021#1942022#1652023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2452021#2252022#3222023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1702021#1602022#1612023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#812021#1352022#1282023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#892021#1012022#1052023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2642021#1292022#2602023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2962021#2802022#1612023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2072021#2682022#2032023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3102021#4112022#2802023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4252021#2162022#1452023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#932021#782022#862023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1712021#1232022#1632023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1752021#3162022#1952023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2172021#1642022#1632023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2042021#1562022#1582023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1362019#962021#1102022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#952018#1332019#922020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1222019#902022#1572023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2622016#2052017#1322020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1682019#2112021#1432022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1452018#1182019#1142023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2022021#1302022#1962023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#941997#841998#972017

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1022010#892022

Popularity Rankings for Anastasia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Romania

Romania flagRomania#72021#62022#62023

Popularity in Estonia

Estonia flagEstonia#102001-2005

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1332021#822022#2232023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#922022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1142021#1002022#1092023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1132020#1082021#1482022

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1282019#1202020#1382021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1382019#1482020#1352021

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1672020#1672021#1532022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1571930#1621931#1971938

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1582020#1782021#2342022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2272021#1622022#1702023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1662020#1712021#1772022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2022021#1712022#1902023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1982021#1742022#1792023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4462021#1832022#2092023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1971989#1942021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2192022#3132023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2222021#2572022#2782023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2742021#2602022#2632023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2972022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#3032021#3492022#4302023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Anastasia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Anastasia is primarily a girl’s name. Its association with nobility and the timeless allure of its historical figures lend it a distinctly feminine appeal.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Anastasia

Anastasia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Anastasia Romanov (Grand Duchess of Russia, 1901–1918): The youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, she was famously rumored to have survived the execution of the Romanov family.
  • Anastasia Ashley (Surfer, born 1987): An American professional surfer and model known for her competitive success and media presence.
  • Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Tennis Player, born 1991): A Russian professional tennis player who has won multiple singles and doubles titles on the WTA Tour.
  • Anastasia Baranova (Actress, born 1989): A Russian-American actress recognized for her role in the TV series "Z Nation."
  • Anastasia Steele ("Fifty Shades of Grey," 2011 Novel): A college graduate who embarks on a complex relationship with businessman Christian Grey.
  • "Anastasia" (1997 Animated Film): A young woman with amnesia sets out to discover her true identity as the lost Grand Duchess of Russia.
  • Anastasia Dualla ("Battlestar Galactica," 2004 TV Series): A communications officer aboard the Battlestar Galactica who plays a key role in the series.
  • "Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna" (1986 TV Movie): A dramatization of the life of Anna Anderson, who claimed to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia.
  • Anastasia "Dee" Dubois ("Devious Maids," 2013 TV Series): A maid with a mysterious past working for a wealthy family in Beverly Hills.
  • "Anastasia" (1956 Film): A historical drama where an amnesiac woman is groomed to pose as the Russian Grand Duchess.
  • Anastasia Romanov ("Romanovs: An Imperial Family," 2000 Film): Depicts the life and tragic end of the last ruling Romanov family.
  • "Anastasia Krupnik" (1979 Novel): A children's book about a precocious ten-year-old girl navigating life's ups and downs.
  • Anastasia McPherson ("The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue," 2017 Novel): A character in this historical adventure novel set in the 18th century.
  • "Anastasia: Once Upon a Time" (2020 Film): A fantasy reimagining of Anastasia Romanov's escape through time.
  • Anastasia State Park (Florida, USA): A beautiful park offering sandy beaches, tidal salt marshes, and wildlife sightings.
  • Anastasia Island (Florida, USA): A barrier island on the Atlantic coast known for its natural beauty and historic significance.
  • Anastasia City (Cavite, Philippines): A residential area featuring modern amenities and community spaces.
  • Anastasiia Popescu High School (Bucharest, Romania): A renowned educational institution providing quality education in Bucharest.
  • Anastasia Park (Illinois, USA): A scenic park featuring walking trails, picnic areas, and a serene environment.
  • Santa Anastasia Church (Verona, Italy): A stunning Gothic church known for its intricate frescoes and architectural beauty.
  • St. Anastasia's Cathedral (Zadar, Croatia): A Roman Catholic cathedral famous for its Romanesque architecture and historical importance.

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