Holding steady.
Popularity of Stasha since 1965
Babies named Stasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 118 |
| 1980s | 290 |
| 1990s | 245 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Stasha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965, but it has always been exceptionally rare. Its peak year was 1988, when a handful of newborns were given the name. Since then, its usage has remained minimal and stable, with no recorded births in the most recent year. As a diminutive of Anastasia, it carries the elegant meaning of 'resurrection' but offers a more casual, approachable feel. Parents drawn to Russian- or Greek-inspired names may appreciate Stasha as an unconventional alternative to more common variants like Sasha or Tasha.
Stasha is a diminutive of Anastasia, which derives from the Greek word 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection'. The name Anastasia was popularized by early Christian martyrs and saints. Stasha emerged as an affectionate short form in Russian and Eastern European contexts, later adopted in English-speaking countries as an independent given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stash, Tasha, Stashie
Sibling names for Stasha
Names that share Stasha's style, for a brother or sister.
