Girl Name · Greek Origin
Stacey
Pick up any 2026 baby-name shortlist and Stacey is almost certainly on it. The name's literal sense — "Resurrection" — is the kind of small story a child grows into rather than out of. With Greek provenance, Stacey reads as a name with a passport — at home in multiple cultures and centuries. What stood out in review was how easily Stacey works alongside both heritage and invented sibling names, a flexibility most popular names lack.
Popularity-wise, Stacey lives in the top 500 on the latest SSA charts — familiar without being overused. The popularity curve has been notably even over the last decade, which means classmates named Stacey are likely without it feeling overdone. It pairs naturally with vintage middles and modern surnames alike, which is part of why it shows up across so many shortlists. If Stacy is already on your list, Stacey belongs in the same conversation; the sections below dig into pronunciation, nicknames, and sibling fits.
Stacey meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Resurrection
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Stacey to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Stacey as S·T·A·C·E·Y, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Stacey is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Stacey variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Staceya, Staceye, Staceyy, Stace.
- Nicknames: Sta and S.
- Middle names: Pair Stacey with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Stacey middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Stacy, Staci, Stoney, Stanley, Sidney — full picks on the sibling names for Stacey guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Stacey? Browse our names like Stacey guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Stacey
What does the name Stacey mean?
Stacey means "Resurrection" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Stacey?
Stacey originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Stacey?
Stacey has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Stacey a boy's or girl's name?
Stacey is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Stacey in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Stacey sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Stacey?
Names that share Stacey's sound and style include Stacy, Staci, Stoney, Stanley, Sidney.
What middle names pair well with Stacey?
Good middle-name fits for Stacey pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Stacey is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Stacey is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Stacey?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Stacey share its rhythm without rhyming — Stacy, Staci, Stoney all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.