What does Anastasia mean?
Anastasia means “resurrection” in Greek.
What does Daphne mean?
From Greek 'daphne' (δάφνη) meaning 'laurel, bay tree'. In myth the nymph Daphne was transformed into a laurel to escape Apollo.
Anastasia vs Daphne
Which is more popular?
Anastasia is more popular than Daphne today: about 1,832 US babies were given the name Anastasia in 2025, compared with 1,740 named Daphne.
| Anastasia | Daphne | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Resurrection | Laurel |
| Origin | Greek | greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | an-uh-STAY-zhuh | DAF-nee |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1886 |
| Peak year | 2018 (1,905) | 2025 (1,740) |
| In 2025 | 1,832 | 1,740 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Anastasia
Daphne
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Anastasia | Daphne |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,592 | 7,562 |
| 2010s | 14,118 | 7,768 |
| 2000s | 10,859 | 5,126 |
| 1990s | 8,495 | 2,519 |
| 1980s | 4,831 | 2,699 |
| 1970s | 2,397 | 4,827 |
| 1960s | 1,519 | 6,933 |
| 1950s | 586 | 2,789 |
| 1940s | 392 | 1,321 |
| 1930s | 465 | 764 |
| 1920s | 1,023 | 1,057 |
| 1910s | 1,035 | 498 |
| 1900s | 350 | 162 |
| 1890s | 314 | 131 |
| 1880s | 164 | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anastasia or Daphne more popular?
Anastasia is more popular than Daphne today: about 1,832 US babies were given the name Anastasia in 2025, compared with 1,740 named Daphne.
What is the difference between Anastasia and Daphne?
Anastasia means Resurrection (Greek origin), while Daphne means Laurel (greek origin).
Which name is older, Anastasia or Daphne?
In US records, Anastasia first appears in 1880 and Daphne in 1886, so Anastasia has the longer recorded history.