What Does the Name Anastasia Mean?
Anastasia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “resurrection.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Anastasia |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Greek |
| Meaning | resurrection |
| Variants | Anastasiya, Nastasia, Stacy, Anastacia, Ana |
| Popularity | A classic name in Russia and Greece; in the US it is moderately popular and well recognized, often shortened to Ana or Stacy. |
The meaning and origin of Anastasia
The name Anastasia means “resurrection” and has Greek origins. The feminine form of Greek Anastasios, from anastasis meaning 'resurrection'. Long popular in Eastern Orthodox countries, it is widely associated with Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia.
Variants and related names
Anastasia is related to several other names you may recognize: Anastasiya, Nastasia, Stacy, Anastacia, Ana. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Anastasia?
A classic name in Russia and Greece; in the US it is moderately popular and well recognized, often shortened to Ana or Stacy.
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What does the name Anastasia mean?+
The name Anastasia means “resurrection” and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of the name Anastasia?+
Anastasia originates from Greek.
Is Anastasia a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Anastasia has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press