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