Holding steady.
Popularity of Nastasha since 1972
Babies named Nastasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 217 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nastasha is a modern respelling of Natasha, entering U.S. records in 1972. Although it never cracked the top 1000, it enjoyed a modest peak in 1987, likely influenced by the broader popularity of Natasha and similar Slavic-inspired names. The name has maintained a stable yet extremely low usage trajectory ever since its peak, with no recorded top state concentrations. As a phonetic variant, Nastasha represents the American tendency to customize familiar names while preserving their melodic quality. Its rarity gives it a distinctive feel, and it remains an uncommon choice rooted in the enduring appeal of Russian diminutives.
Nastasha is a modern English respelling of Natasha, which is a Russian diminutive of Natalya, itself derived from the Latin 'Natalia' meaning 'birth of Christ' or 'Christmas Day'. The name entered English usage via Russian literature and culture, but the Nastasha spelling appears to be a late 20th-century American innovation, likely influenced by the phonetic appeal of the 'a' ending and the 'sh' sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nat, Tasha, Stasha
Sibling names for Nastasha
Names that share Nastasha's style, for a brother or sister.
