Nastya

Nastya is a diminutive form of the given name Anastasia in Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and other Slavic languages. It is commonly used as a nickname in informal speech and can also function as a standalone given name. The form is widely represented in transliterations of Cyrillic into Latin script as Nastya, Nastija, or Nastia, with local variations.

In Slavic-speaking cultures, Nastya conveys familiarity and warmth and is frequently used for children but can also be used by adults. The name reflects cultural naming patterns that favor affectionate short forms of longer names. The diminutive has become familiar in international contexts through media, literature and online personalities.

Notable individuals known as Nastya include Anastasia Radzinskaya (born 2014), a Russian‑American internet personality who creates children's content on YouTube under the channel name Like Nastya. Her channel has achieved substantial global reach, ranking among the most-subscribed children's channels on the platform. The use of Nastya as a public-facing name is also seen among other artists and entertainers who adopt the form as part of their professional identity, though details vary by person.