What does Anastasia mean?
Anastasia means “resurrection” in Greek.
What does Georgia mean?
The feminine of George, from the Greek, “farmer” or “worker of the earth.”
Anastasia vs Georgia
Which is more popular?
Georgia is more popular than Anastasia today: about 2,619 US babies were given the name Georgia in 2025, compared with 1,832 named Anastasia.
| Anastasia | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Resurrection | Farmer |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | an-uh-STAY-zhuh | JOR-juh |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2018 (1,905) | 2025 (2,619) |
| In 2025 | 1,832 | 2,619 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Anastasia
Georgia
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Anastasia | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,592 | 12,370 |
| 2010s | 14,118 | 12,789 |
| 2000s | 10,859 | 9,538 |
| 1990s | 8,495 | 4,388 |
| 1980s | 4,831 | 2,881 |
| 1970s | 2,397 | 3,929 |
| 1960s | 1,519 | 7,899 |
| 1950s | 586 | 15,059 |
| 1940s | 392 | 22,393 |
| 1930s | 465 | 19,014 |
| 1920s | 1,023 | 23,230 |
| 1910s | 1,035 | 16,673 |
| 1900s | 350 | 7,142 |
| 1890s | 314 | 5,445 |
| 1880s | 164 | 3,540 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anastasia or Georgia more popular?
Georgia is more popular than Anastasia today: about 2,619 US babies were given the name Georgia in 2025, compared with 1,832 named Anastasia.
What is the difference between Anastasia and Georgia?
Anastasia means Resurrection (Greek origin), while Georgia means Farmer (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Anastasia or Georgia?
In US records, Anastasia first appears in 1880 and Georgia in 1880, so Anastasia has the longer recorded history.