"resurrection, she who shall rise again"
Anastacia
A regal Russian name meaning glorious resurrection
Meaning & Origin
"one who will be reborn"
The Story of Anastacia
Anastacia (also spelled Anastasia) derives from the Greek word anastasis meaning resurrection. It was a popular name among early Christians as it evoked the Resurrection of Christ, and Saint Anastasia of Sirmium was venerated as a martyr. The name flourished in the Byzantine Empire and spread throughout Eastern Europe through Orthodox Christian missionaries.
Anastasia gained worldwide attention through the story of Anastasia Romanov, youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II. The animated Disney film Anastasia (1997) brought the name to a new generation. The name consistently ranks in top-100 lists across many countries.
In Russia and Eastern Orthodox cultures, Anastasia is one of the most beloved saints names. The mystery surrounding Anastasia Romanov fate — whether she survived the 1918 execution — captivated the world for decades until DNA testing confirmed her death in 2009.
Fun Facts
- Anastasia Romanov inspired numerous books, films, and an enduring historical mystery
- The 1997 animated film Anastasia was the first feature film from Fox Animation Studios
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Famous People Named Anastacia
Anastacia
Musician
1968
American pop-rock singer known for I am Outta Love and her powerful vocals
Anastasia Romanov
Royalty
1901
Grand Duchess and youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, whose fate captivated the world
Anastasia Fictional
Other
Protagonist of the 1997 animated Fox film, a young woman seeking to reclaim her royal Russian heritage
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 5
- Popularity Rank
- #2,683
- Total SSA Count
- 65
- Cultural Origins
- Russian Greek Eastern European Spanish
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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About the Name Anastacia
Anastacia is a girl name with Russian, Greek, Eastern European, and Spanish origins . The name means "resurrection, she who shall rise again" in Greek .
Anastacia is currently ranked #2,683 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Anastacia has 5 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Anastacia include Ana, Stacy, Stacia, and Nastia. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Anastacia include Anastasia, Anasofia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.