Anastasia

Updated: December 20, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Anastasia is an elegant and regal name given to baby girls throughout the Western world. Traditionally, Anastasia is popular name chosen for girls born in December or near Easter. Anastasia is also the name of the youngest daughter of the last emperor of Russia. Keep reading to learn more about this fascinating baby name.

Meaning of the name Anastasia:

Greek: Resurrection

Origin of the name Anastasia:

Anastasia is the feminine form of the Ancient Greek name Anastasios (which meant “resurrection”). It is a combination of the Greek elements ana (meaning “up” and stasis meaning “standing”). Taken together, this compound means “to rise again.”

Symbolism of the name Anastasia:

Anastasia means “resurrection” or “rebirth.” According to Orthodox beliefs, important symbols for the resurrection include the lily, fleur–de–lis, and the lamb.

Style of the name Anastasia:

Traditional

Gender of the name Anastasia:

Anastasia is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Anastasia:

a-na-STAY-zya

Number of syllables in the name Anastasia:

Four

Emotion evoked from the name Anastasia:

The name Anastasia evokes feelings of elegance and beauty.

Alternative spellings for the name Anastasia:

Anastacia
Annastasia
Anastasya

Nicknames for the name Anastasia:

Stacy
Stacey
Staci
Stasia
Ana
Stace
Tasia

Popularity of the name Anastasia:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Anastasia was the 158th most popular baby name for girls in 2020. It was among the top 200 baby names for girls from 2016-2019.