Anastasia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Anastasia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Anastasia meaning and origin
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
Pronunciation: ah-nah-STAH-zee-ah
Syllables: 5
History of the name
- 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
| Year | Usage category | Births | 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 |
Ranks compare names only within the same year and source category. Birth totals are historical records, not an exact count of living people.
Peak recorded years
These are the years with the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category, ordered from the largest total downward.
2018 · Girls
1,905 recorded births and rank #147.
2019 · Girls
1,899 recorded births and rank #150.
2024 · Girls
1,842 recorded births and rank #166.
2025 · Girls
1,832 recorded births and 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.
Highest state rankings 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 |