Anastaysia

Anastaysia is an elaborate variation of Anastasia, a name with Greek origins meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will rise again.' The unique spelling with the 'y' insertion creates a distinctive version of this classic name while maintaining its elegant, regal associations. Anastasia has been popular among Russian royalty and Eastern Orthodox communities due to its connection to the resurrection in Christian tradition. The name gained wider recognition through the Russian grand duchess Anastasia Romanov. This variant spelling, Anastaysia, offers the same rich history and meaning with an added touch of uniqueness. While much rarer than the traditional spelling, it appeals to parents who appreciate the name's classic heritage but desire something more distinctive.

Pronounced an-uh-STAY-zhuh.

As of October 2026, Anastaysia ranked #15281 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #14275 in 1998.