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