Nastassja Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-STAH-sha / næˈstɑːʃəRussian; Greek
Meaning
Russian: resurrection; Greek: born on Christmas
Historical & Cultural Background
Nastassja is a variant of the name Anastasia, which has roots in both Greek and Russian cultures. The name gained popularity in Russia due to its association with the Russian Orthodox Church. It is often linked to the idea of resurrection, reflecting its Greek origin. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, contributing to its widespread appeal.
Trend Summary
Nastassja has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage but no significant trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nastassia
- Anastasia
International Variants
- Anastasia (Greek)
- Nastassia (Russian)
- Anastasie (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nastassja was first seen in the United States in 1984. Nastassja has ranked as high as #1087 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Nastassja has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nastassja (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2011 | 19 |