"resurrection, she who will rise again"
Anastasi
Pronunciation: [ ahn-ahst-AHS-ee ]
Anastasi is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection, she who will rise again." Ranked #5,807 in the US, popular nicknames include Ana, Stasi, and Nasty.
A regal name meaning resurrection and renewal
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Meaning & Origin
"one who is reborn"
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The Story of Anastasi
Anastasi is the short form of Anastasia, derived from the Greek word anastasis (ανάσταση), meaning resurrection or she who will rise again. The name was highly revered in early Christianity as it evokes the resurrection of Christ. It spread throughout the Byzantine Empire and became extremely popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, where it was borne by saints, tsarinas, and noblewomen across the centuries.
The full form Anastasia has seen renewed global interest since the 1997 animated film and the 2017 Broadway musical. The shortened form Anastasi is rare, used by families who want a more distinctive variant of the familiar Anastasia.
Anastasia is deeply embedded in Russian imperial history — it was the name of the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, whose fate captivated the world for decades. In Greek Orthodox tradition, Saint Anastasia the Great (also called Pharmakolytria, the Deliverer from Potions) is venerated on December 22nd.
Historical Record
Anastasi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 22 babies have been named Anastasi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anastasi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #5,807 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia inspired decades of impostors and conspiracy theories after the Romanov execution in 1918
- Anastasia was the most popular girls name in Russia for much of the 20th century
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Famous People Named Anastasi
Anastacia
Musician
1968
American singer-songwriter known for hits like I'm Outta Love and Left Outside Alone
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna
Royalty
1901
Youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, whose mysterious fate after the 1918 Romanov execution captivated the w...
Youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, whose mysterious fate after the 1918 Romanov execution captivated the world for decades
Anastasia (animated character) Fictional
Entertainer
Protagonist of the 1997 Don Bluth animated film, depicting a fictionalized version of the Russian grand duchess who esca...
Protagonist of the 1997 Don Bluth animated film, depicting a fictionalized version of the Russian grand duchess who escapes her fate and discovers her royal identity
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #5,807
- Total SSA Count
- 22
- Cultural Origins
- Greek Russian Eastern European Christian American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Anastasi
Anastasi is a girl name with Greek, Russian, Eastern European, Christian, and American origins . The name means "resurrection, she who will rise again" in Greek .
Anastasi is currently ranked #5,807 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Anastasi has 4 syllables and is pronounced ahn-ahst-AHS-ee, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Anastasi include Ana, Stasi, Nasty, and Anny. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Anastasi include Anastasia, Anastacia, Anasofia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- Behind the Name (etymology and meaning research)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis