Anastasia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Anastasia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Anastasia?
Anastasia is spelled A-N-A-S-T-A-S-I-A. The name has 9 letters.
Anastasia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Anastasia derives from the Greek word “anastasis” meaning “resurrection.”
- Origin
- Anastasia is commonly associated with Greek origins, stemming from a word used in early Christian contexts.
- Pronunciation
- ah-nah-STAH-zee-ah · 5 syllables
Anastasia Popularity in 2025
Rank#163
Recorded Births1,832
- Girls usage rose 3 places to #163 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Anastasia Mean?
Anastasia derives from the Greek word “anastasis” meaning “resurrection.”
Origin: Anastasia is commonly associated with Greek origins, stemming from a word used in early Christian contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Anastasia?
Pronunciationah-nah-STAH-zee-ah
Syllables5
What Is the History of the Name Anastasia?
- History
- The name Anastasia has been used historically in various cultures influenced by Greek and Christian traditions, often borne by saints and royalty.
Anastasia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,832 | #163 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,842 | #166 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,745 | #166 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,770 | #162 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,637 | #181 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,766 | #158 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,899 | #150 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,905 | #147 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,806 | #169 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,720 | #192 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,505 | #217 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,346 | #240 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,254 | #253 |
| 2012 | Girls | 937 | #334 |
| 2011 | Girls | 868 | #367 |
| 2010 | Girls | 878 | #365 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,014 | #325 |
| 2008 | Girls | 918 | #360 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,072 | #314 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,147 | #289 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,128 | #292 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,157 | #286 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,175 | #270 |
When Was Anastasia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
1,905 recorded births
National rank #147
2019 · Girls
1,899 recorded births
National rank #150
2024 · Girls
1,842 recorded births
National rank #166
2025 · Girls
1,832 recorded births
National rank #163
Where Anastasia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #70 | 8 |
| NM | #82 | 15 |
| FL | #88 | 183 |
| RI | #91 | 9 |
| CT | #102 | 27 |
| ND | #117 | 8 |
| CO | #118 | 45 |
| AZ | #119 | 52 |