What is the origin of the name Anastasia?

Anastasia is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Anastasia?

Anastasia is currently ranked #166 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Anastasia?

Anastasia is pronounced an-uh-STAY-zhuh.

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Anastasia

an-uh-STAY-zhuh

Anastasia is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Anastasia is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning 'resurrection'.”. It currently ranks #166 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2018.

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What Anastasia Means

“Anastasia is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning 'resurrection'.”

The Story of Anastasia

This name carries the profound hope of rebirth, a legendary spirit whispered across empires, now calling to your daughter.

Anastasia is a name of rich Greek origin, stemming from 'anastasis,' meaning 'resurrection' or 'rising up.' Its most famous association is with Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, whose tragic story and enduring legend captured global imagination. The name has a deep historical resonance, echoing through Byzantine history and Russian aristocracy, symbolizing survival and renewed hope.

There is a regal elegance to Anastasia, a sound that evokes both profound history and a sense of invincible spirit. When you whisper Anastasia, you feel the weight of resilience, the quiet promise that even after hardship, there is a rising. Writing this name on your daughter's birth certificate feels like acknowledging her inherent strength, her capacity to overcome and to bloom, a prophecy of her enduring spirit.