UK girl's name
Anastasya
A feminine name with Greek origins meaning "resurrection" or "life reborn".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anastasya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anastasya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Anastasya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Anastasya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anastasya ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 girls were registered as Anastasya.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anastasya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Anastasya mean?
The name Anastasya has its origins in the Greek language, derived from the word "anastasis," which means "resurrection" or "new life." It gained popularity in early Christianity, reflecting the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Anastasya was revered as a saint and martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. According to hagiographies, she was born into a wealthy Roman family and embraced Christianity, enduring persecution and ultimately martyrdom for her faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anastasya appears in the Byzantine chronicles of the 6th century AD, where it was mentioned as the name of a noblewoman from Constantinople. In the subsequent centuries, the name spread throughout the Eastern Christian world, particularly in regions under the influence of the Byzantine Empire and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
During the Middle Ages, the name Anastasya was favored among the Russian nobility and royalty. One notable bearer was Anastasya Romanovna (1530-1560), the first wife of Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia. Another was Anastasya Ivanovna (1573-1626), a Russian princess and the daughter of Ivan the Terrible.
In the 17th century, Anastasya Zakharyina (1623-1677) was a notable figure in Russian history, serving as the regent for her young sons after the death of her husband, Tsar Alexei I. She played a crucial role in Russian politics during a turbulent period.
During the 19th century, the name Anastasya gained popularity in Western Europe, particularly in countries with Eastern Orthodox Christian communities, such as Greece and Serbia. One notable bearer was Anastasya Bogdanova (1832-1923), a Bulgarian writer and educator who played a significant role in the revival of Bulgarian literature and education.
As the name Anastasya spread across different cultures and regions, various spellings and variations emerged, such as Anastasia, Anastasiya, and Anastasia. However, the core meaning and significance of the name remained rooted in its Greek origins, representing the concept of resurrection and new life.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Anastasya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anastasya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
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- Amber 31,922
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- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
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FAQ
Anastasya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anastasya in the UK right now?
In 2021, Anastasya was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anastasya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Anastasya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anastasya?
A feminine name with Greek origins meaning "resurrection" or "life reborn".
How many people are called Anastasya in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Anastasya across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.