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Staci

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Pronounced STAY-see /ˈsteɪ.siː/High

Meaning: Staci is the -i-ending spelling of Stacy, originally a short form of Anastasia (Greek anastasis, 'resurrection'). The trendy final -i is pure mid-century American styling on an ancient root.Medium

In 30 seconds: Staci is Stacy with an -i (said 'STAY-see'), a short form of Anastasia, 'resurrection.'
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningStaci is the -i-ending spelling of Stacy, originally a short form of Anastasia (Greek anastasis, 'resurrection'). The trendy final -i is pure mid-century American styling on an ancient root.
U.S. rank (2024)#17318 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 25,481

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119502024

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

Staci restyles Stacy, the pet form of Anastasia ('resurrection'). Riding the 1970s vogue for -i endings, it peaked in 1971 at around twelve hundred a year, then declined as the fashion moved on. The sound is bright; the lineage is surprisingly old.

A woman named Staci at its 1971 peak is now in her mid-fifties. The -i finish, shared with Traci and Kaci, is the era's fingerprint. It hasn't revived; parents drawn to it might prefer the standard Stacy or reach back for the full Anastasia.

Did you know? Behind the breezy -i spelling sits a weighty root: Staci comes from Anastasia, the Greek name for 'resurrection' — an Easter name in playful modern dress.
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Staci — -i spelling of Stacy < Anastasia; 1971 peak

Variations

StacyStaceyStacie

Nicknames

StaceStaci

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If you like Staci…

Stacey— a standard spelling of the same name
Anastasia— the formal parent name
Traci— a like -i spelling of the era
Kaci— a same-style trendy -i name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Staci mean?

Staci is an -i spelling of Stacy, a short form of Anastasia, from Greek for 'resurrection.'

How do you pronounce Staci?

It's said STAY-see /ˈsteɪ.siː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Staci a boy or girl name?

Staci is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Staci?

Staci rode the -i spelling vogue to an early-seventies peak and has been quiet since; it hasn't returned.

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