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Anastacia

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Pronounced a-na-STA-sya /a.na.ˈsta.sja/Medium

Meaning: ResurrectionMedium

In 30 seconds: Anastacia is a Spanish spelling of Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection.'
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningResurrection
U.S. rank (2025)#2902 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births58 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200318942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anastacia carries the meaning 'resurrection,' a sense rooted in early Christian use of the name Anastasia. The 'c' spelling reflects Spanish usage of the same name. Its meaning gave it strong religious resonance, particularly around themes of rebirth. The American singer Anastacia (born 1968), born Anastacia Lyn Newkirk, is a well-known bearer of this exact spelling.

It belongs to a wide international family that includes the standard Anastasia, the Slavic Anastasiya and Anastazija, and short forms like Asya and Nastassia.

Did you know? Anastacia is a spelling variant of Anastasia, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'resurrection' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Anastacia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AnastasiaAnastasiyaNastassiaAsyaAnastazija

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Anastacia (1968–present)
    American singer, born Anastacia Lyn Newkirk.

If you like Anastacia…

Anastasia— the standard form Anastacia respells, with the same 'resurrection' meaning
Azalia— a fellow Spanish choice
Adelia— shares Anastacia's Spanish roots
Nathalia— a fellow Spanish choice
Valencia— echoes that soft -ia sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anastacia mean?

Anastacia is usually explained as meaning 'resurrection' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Anastacia?

It's commonly said a-na-STA-sya /a.na.ˈsta.sja/.

Is Anastacia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Anastacia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Anastacia?

In 2024, Anastacia ranked #2653 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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