Anastasya

Meaning & origin

Anastasya is a Slavic variant of the classic Greek name Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996, reflecting a broader trend of international names entering American usage. The name reached its peak popularity in 2017, though its rank was too low to be reported as a standard rank (fewer than 5 births). Since 2017, its usage has been declining, consistent with the trajectory of many rare and culturally specific names. As a variant spelling, Anastasya remains uncommon, never appearing in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 names. Its rarity and strong cultural ties to Eastern Europe make it distinctive but infrequently chosen in the United States.

Anastasya is a Slavic variant of Anastasia, which derives from the Greek word "anastasis" meaning "resurrection." The name has been used throughout the Eastern Orthodox world, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, where it has been popular for centuries. The variant spelling with 'y' instead of 'i' is more common in Eastern European contexts.