"resurrection, rising up"
Anistasia
Anistasia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection, rising up." Ranked #50,733 in the US, popular nicknames include Ana, Stasia, and Stacy.
A royal name carrying the ancient promise of rising again
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Meaning & Origin
"she who will rise again"
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The Story of Anistasia
Anistasia is an alternate spelling of Anastasia, one of history's most storied names, derived from the Greek word anastasis meaning resurrection or rising up. The name was borne by early Christian martyrs and became widespread throughout Byzantine and later Russian culture. It gained legendary status through Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanova, the youngest daughter of Russia's last tsar, whose mysterious fate captured the world's imagination for decades.
The Anastasia name family maintains steady popularity through its associations with royalty, the beloved animated film, and the enduring mystery of the Romanov dynasty.
Anastasia is deeply embedded in Orthodox Christian tradition, celebrated as a saint's name, and carries the powerful symbolism of resurrection and new beginnings across Greek and Slavic cultures.
Historical Record
Anistasia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 30 babies have been named Anistasia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anistasia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #50,733 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The name Anastasia is shared by at least 15 early Christian saints
- The 1997 animated film Anastasia brought the name to a new generation of parents worldwide
Anistasia in Other Languages
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Famous People Named Anistasia
Anastasia Ashley
Athlete
1987
American professional surfer and model
Anastasia Romanova
Royalty
1901
Russian Grand Duchess youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II whose fate became one of history's greatest mysteries
Anastasia Steele Fictional
Other
Protagonist of the Fifty Shades of Grey novel series
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 5
- Popularity Rank
- #50,733
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Cultural Origins
- Greek Russian Eastern European American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Anistasia
Anistasia is a girl name with Greek, Russian, Eastern European, and American origins . The name means "resurrection, rising up" in Greek .
Anistasia is currently ranked #50,733 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Anistasia has 5 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Anistasia include Ana, Stasia, Stacy, and Annie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Anistasia include Anisa, Aniston, Anissa, Anisha . 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