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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Resurrection
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- an-ah-STAY-zhah
Anastasia is an Ancient Greek name meaning resurrection, pronounced an-ah-STAY-zhah. It carries a romantic, storybook, timeless, classic feel, and it's been tracked in U.S. baby name data going all the way back to 1880. If you want a name with a clear, verifiable meaning and old-world roots, this is one worth a closer look.
Meaning & Origin of Anastasia
Meaning: Resurrection.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Anastasia
an-ah-STAY-zhahIPA /ænəˈsteɪʒə/
Popularity of Anastasia
Anastasia reached its high point in 2018 at #147, given to 1,904 babies, and by 2024 it sat at #166 with 1,832 – a small step down, but still a name plenty of parents are choosing each year.
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FAQ
What does the name Anastasia mean?
Resurrection. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Anastasia?
Anastasia is pronounced an-ah-STAY-zhah (IPA: /ænəˈsteɪʒə/).
Is Anastasia a popular name right now?
Anastasia is near its all-time peak (#147 in 2018), ranked #166 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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