Holding steady.
Popularity of Nastashia since 1982
Babies named Nastashia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nastashia is a rare, creative respelling of the more familiar Natasha. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982, reflecting a trend toward unique spellings of established names during that era. The name reached its highest usage in 1988, though exact counts are too low for a national ranking. Its trajectory has been stable, with occasional appearances in the decades since, but it remains an uncommon choice even among variant spellings.
Nastashia is a modern English respelling of Natasha, a Russian diminutive of Natalya. Natalya derives from the Latin 'natalis dies' meaning 'birthday', referring to the birth of Christ. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries through cultural exposure to Russian names, though this particular spelling is a unique American invention that emerged in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasha, Stash, Tash
Sibling names for Nastashia
Names that share Nastashia's style, for a brother or sister.
