Girl
Greek
5 syllables
Anastasia
an-ah-STAY-zhah
/ˌænəˈsteɪʒə/
"She who rises again" — regal, mysterious, and impossibly romantic
Anastasia carries the weight of Russian imperial history and the lightness of an animated fairy tale in equal measure. From the Greek 'anastasis' meaning resurrection, it was the name of a 4th-century martyr and, most famously, of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov — whose uncertain fate sparked one of history's most enduring mysteries. The 1997 animated film brought her story to a new generation. Few names carry so much drama in five syllables.
Quick Facts
Letters9
SyllablesA · nas · ta · si · a
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordAnastasis
MeaningResurrection, rebirth
PopularityCommon
Peak Year2016
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayDecember 25
Nicknames
AnaStacyNastyaAnyaSiaTasiaSasha
About the Name Anastasia
Anastasia comes from the Greek 'anastasis,' meaning 'resurrection' or 'rebirth.' It was given to early Christian martyrs and saints as a name symbolising rising again after death or hardship.
Grand Duchess Anastasia was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. After the Romanov family's execution in 1918, rumours persisted that she had survived — a mystery not fully resolved until DNA testing in the 1990s.
Anastasia is Greek in origin but has been one of the most beloved names in Russia and Eastern Europe for centuries. It is especially popular in Russia, Ukraine, and Greece.
Nastya is the most common Russian nickname. Anya, Sasha, Ana, Stacy, Sia, and Tasia are all used in English-speaking countries.
Anastasia pairs well with shorter middle names to balance its length: Anastasia Rose, Anastasia Grace, Anastasia Marie, Anastasia Claire, and Anastasia Jade all work beautifully.
Yes — Anastasia has been rising in popularity in the US and UK since the mid-2000s, driven partly by the 1997 animated film and a broader trend toward longer, romantic names.
Personality of Anastasia
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Anastasia
Creativity
82%
Elegance
92%
Independence
85%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
80%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Anastasia
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Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov
The youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, whose fate after the 1918 Russian Revolution sparked decades of mystery and imposters
A
Anastasia
The 1997 animated film heroine, a lost princess reclaiming her identity — one of animation's most beloved characters
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Anastasia Steele
Protagonist of E.L. James's Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy
Middle Names for Anastasia
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Anastasia
Anastasia Rose
Anastasia Marie
Anastasia Grace
Anastasia Nicole
Anastasia Claire
Anastasia Elise
Anastasia Sophia
Anastasia Victoria
Anastasia Jade
Anastasia Elena
Anastasia Louise
Anastasia Renee
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History of Anastasia
4th century
Saint Anastasia of Sirmium is martyred, becoming one of the early Christian church's most venerated saints
1901
Anastasia Romanov is born, the youngest daughter of Russia's last Tsar, beginning one of history's most romantic and tragic stories
1918
The Romanov family is executed; Anastasia's body is not immediately found, fuelling decades of rumour that she had survived
1991
DNA analysis finally confirms that all Romanov family members were killed, solving the century's greatest royal mystery
1997
20th Century Fox releases the animated Anastasia, introducing the story — with fictional embellishments — to a new global generation
Numerology & Symbolism of Anastasia
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
4
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
9
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Crimson
💎
Lucky Stone
Garnet
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Rose
Anastasia Around the World
How Anastasia is written in different languages and scripts
أناستازيا
Arabic
アナスタシア
Japanese
Анастасия
Russian
아나스타샤
Korean
安娜斯塔西娅
Chinese
Αναστασία
Greek
अनास्तासिया
Hindi
אנסטסיה
Hebrew
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