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Anastacia

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Anastacia: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2007.

Anastacia is a feminine name derived from the Greek *Anastasios* and *Anastasia*, meaning “resurrection” – a direct reference to the Christian concept of rising from the dead. The name is most famously borne by the American singer-songwriter Anastacia, known for hits like “I’m Outta Love” and her powerful voice. In Eastern Orthodox tradition, Saint Anastasia of Sirmium is venerated as a martyr, and the name also appears in royal history through Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanova of Russia, though her spelling is the more common -ia ending. While no major places are named after Anastacia specifically, the root *anastasis* appears in the name of the Greek island of Anafi, said to have been created by Apollo to rescue the Argonauts. This spelling offers a slightly more modern twist on

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20073 babies
Latest (2007)
#7443 babies
Total births
3since 2007
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2007 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).