anastasia

Pronunciation
uh-nuh-STAY-zhuh

Gender
female

Origin

Greek

Ranking

  167 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Resurrection; New life; Renewal

Anastasia, the feminine equivalent of Anastasius, is composed of the Greek elements ana, meaning "up," and stasis, meaning "standing." As a name, it translates to "resurrection" or "rising from the dead," making it perfect for a rainbow baby. It's one of the most popular non-Disney princess names, thanks to the 1997 animated film "Anastasia," and has been a top 200 baby girl's name in the United States every year since 2016.

Famous People Named Anastasia

  Anastasia Zavorotnyuk

  Famous Russian actress known for her role in 'My Fair Nanny'

  Anastasia Myskina

  Professional tennis player and the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title

  Anastasia Ashley

  Professional surfer and model known for her achievements in surfing competitions

  Anastasia Lin

  Actress and beauty pageant titleholder known for her advocacy for human rights

  Anastasia Rizikov

  Canadian pianist and child prodigy known for her performances worldwide

  Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

  Professional tennis player with multiple WTA titles

  Anastasia Baranova

  Actress known for her role in the TV series 'Z Nation'

  Anastasia Dobromyslova

  Professional darts player and multiple-time world champion

  Anastasia Potapova

  Professional tennis player and former junior world No. 1

  Anastasia Steele

  Fictional character known for her role in the 'Fifty Shades' series

Famous Media with people Named Anastasia

    Anastasia (1997 Film)

    An animated film about a young Russian princess who escapes the Russian Revolution  

    Anastasia (Broadway Musical)

    A musical adaptation of the animated film about the lost Russian princess  

    Anastasia Krupnik

    A children's book series by Lois Lowry about a quirky young girl named Anastasia  

    Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna

    A TV mini-series exploring the mystery of the Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia  

    Anastasia (Song by Slash)

    A song by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators  

    Anastasia (Song by Pat Boone)

    A popular song by Pat Boone inspired by the story of Anastasia Romanov  

    Anastasia (Barbie Movie)

    A fictional Barbie movie inspired by the story of Anastasia  

    Anastasia (Book by Ariel Lawhon)

    A historical fiction novel exploring the mystery of Anastasia Romanov  

    Anastasia (Video Game)

    A point-and-click adventure game based on the animated film  

    Anastasia (Character in 'Cinderella')

    One of Cinderella's stepsisters in the Disney animated film