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Anastasia is a feminine name that Behind the Name identifies as the "feminine form of Anastasius". It is pronounced an-ə-STAY-zhə in English and a-na-sta-SEE-a in Greek. Behind the Name says it "was the name of a 4th-century Dalmatian saint who was martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian", and that because of her "the name has been common in Eastern Orthodox Christianity". As an English name it has been used since the Middle Ages. The best-known bearer is the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, rumoured to have escaped her family's execution in 1918. In the United States it ranked #163 for girls in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name gives Anastasia as the feminine form of Anastasius and lists its root elements as ana + stasis. The entry itself does not gloss those elements, and the Anastasius entry was not consulted in this pass, so no meaning is asserted here beyond the derivation. The name's usage spans Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, English, Spanish, Italian, Georgian and Ancient Greek. Spelling variants listed include Anastasiia and Anastasiya (Russian and Ukrainian) and Anastacia (Latin American Spanish); masculine forms include Anastasios, Anastas, Anastasio and Anastasius.
Editorial confidence: established
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Anastasius | masculine name of which Anastasia is the feminine form |
| Greek | ana + stasis | root elements listed by Behind the Name; gloss not verified in this pass |
Popularity
Anastasia ranked #163 for girls in the United States in 2025 (Social Security Administration). Behind the Name notes that the name has long been common in Eastern Orthodox Christianity because of the 4th-century saint, and that it has been in English use since the Middle Ages.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #163 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: Sia, Stace, Stacey, Staci, Stacia, Stacie, Stacy, Stacee, Nastya, Nastia, Asya, Tasia, Natasa
Variants: Anastasiia, Anastasiya, Anastacia
Related names: Anastasius, Anastasios, Anastasio, Anastasie, Anastazja, Anastázie, Anasztázia, Anastácia, Anastazija
What the name feels like
Anastasia is a long, regal, four-syllable name with a fairy-tale ring in English, helped by the Romanov story. It also has deep religious roots in the Orthodox world, so it can read as either grand and romantic or traditional and devout depending on the family. Its English diminutives (Stacey, Stacy, Staci) are so established that they feel like separate names.
Style tags: four syllables, royal association, saint's name, Orthodox tradition, romantic
Editorial interpretation: These style impressions are editorial judgment, not linguistic fact. The nicknames listed are those Behind the Name records as English, Russian and Greek diminutives.
If you like this name
Names that share Anastasia's Greek or Orthodox heritage, its long romantic shape, or its sound.
Similar by origin
- Anastasios
- Anastasie
- Anastazja
- Natasa
Similar by style
Similar by sound
- Anastacia
- Stacia
- Tasia
- Asya
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anastasia mean?
Anastasia is the feminine form of Anastasius. Behind the Name lists its Greek elements as ana and stasis; the gloss of those elements was not verified for this profile.
Who was Anastasia?
Behind the Name mentions a 4th-century Dalmatian saint martyred under the emperor Diocletian, and the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, who was rumoured to have escaped the execution of her family in 1918.
What are nicknames for Anastasia?
Behind the Name lists English diminutives Sia, Stace, Stacey, Staci, Stacia, Stacie, Stacy and Stacee, Russian forms such as Nastya, Nastia and Asya, and Greek forms such as Tasia and Natasa.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Anastasia — supports etymology, pronunciation, variants, diminutives, related names, saint and Romanov notes, usage since the Middle Ages.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
