What does Anastasia mean?
Anastasia means “resurrection” in Greek.
What does Phoebe mean?
From the Greek Phoibe, “bright” or “radiant,” a name of the moon in myth.
Anastasia vs Phoebe
Which is more popular?
Phoebe is more popular than Anastasia today: about 1,885 US babies were given the name Phoebe in 2025, compared with 1,832 named Anastasia.
| Anastasia | Phoebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Resurrection | Bright, radiant |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | an-uh-STAY-zhuh | FEE-bee |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2018 (1,905) | 2025 (1,885) |
| In 2025 | 1,832 | 1,885 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Anastasia
Phoebe
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Anastasia | Phoebe |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,592 | 8,928 |
| 2010s | 14,118 | 10,645 |
| 2000s | 10,859 | 8,085 |
| 1990s | 8,495 | 3,288 |
| 1980s | 4,831 | 1,123 |
| 1970s | 2,397 | 1,134 |
| 1960s | 1,519 | 1,064 |
| 1950s | 586 | 1,092 |
| 1940s | 392 | 1,230 |
| 1930s | 465 | 1,404 |
| 1920s | 1,023 | 1,851 |
| 1910s | 1,035 | 1,601 |
| 1900s | 350 | 719 |
| 1890s | 314 | 848 |
| 1880s | 164 | 646 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anastasia or Phoebe more popular?
Phoebe is more popular than Anastasia today: about 1,885 US babies were given the name Phoebe in 2025, compared with 1,832 named Anastasia.
What is the difference between Anastasia and Phoebe?
Anastasia means Resurrection (Greek origin), while Phoebe means Bright, radiant (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Anastasia or Phoebe?
In US records, Anastasia first appears in 1880 and Phoebe in 1880, so Anastasia has the longer recorded history.