UK girl's name
Anastazia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection" or "she who will arise again".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anastazia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anastazia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 8 births.
This profile covers 69 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1997 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 69 living people in the UK are called Anastazia. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anastazia ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 8 girls were registered as Anastazia.
- • About 69 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anastazia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
8 births
Estimated living
69
2026
Meaning
What does Anastazia mean?
The name Anastazia has its origins in the Greek language, dating back to the Byzantine Empire era. It is derived from the Greek word "anastasis," which means "resurrection" or "rising up." This connection to the concept of rebirth and renewal gives the name a profound symbolic meaning.
During the Byzantine period, Anastazia was a relatively common name among the Christian population, particularly in regions like modern-day Greece, Turkey, and parts of the Balkans. Its popularity can be attributed to its association with Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which held great significance in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Anastazia can be found in the hagiographies (biographical accounts of saints) from the 5th and 6th centuries. These texts mention several female saints bearing the name, including Saint Anastasia of Sirmium (late 3rd century) and Saint Anastasia of Rome (early 4th century), both of whom were venerated for their unwavering faith and martyrdom.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Anastazia continued to be used across the Eastern Orthodox Christian world, appearing in various historical records and chronicles. One notable figure was Anastasia Yaroslavna (c. 1023-1096), a princess of Kyiv who married King Andrew I of Hungary and played a significant role in promoting Christianity in the region.
During the Byzantine Empire, Anastazia was also a popular name among the imperial family. One of the most famous bearers was Empress Anastasia Romanova (1547-1626), the first wife of Tsar Ivan IV (the Terrible). Her reign was marked by political turmoil and the expansion of Russia's territories.
In the 19th century, the name Anastazia gained popularity in Russia, thanks in part to the influence of the Romanov dynasty. Princess Anastasia Nikolaevna (1901-1918), the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, was tragically executed along with her family during the Bolshevik Revolution.
Other notable figures throughout history who bore the name Anastazia include Anastasia of Kiev (c. 1023-1096), a Grand Princess of Kyiv who was influential in the spread of Christianity in Eastern Europe; Anastasia of Serbia (c. 1190-1241), a Serbian princess and later Queen of Hungary; and Anastasia Tsilipikina (1360-1417), a prominent Byzantine scholar and writer.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anastazia over time
The chart below shows babies named Anastazia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anastazia, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anastazia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anastazia 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 | #4663 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4403 | 34 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4647 | 14 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2940 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Anastazia
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anastazia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anastazia in the UK right now?
In 2023, Anastazia was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Anastazia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 8 babies registered as Anastazia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anastazia?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "resurrection" or "she who will arise again".
How many people are called Anastazia in the UK?
A total of 69 babies have been registered as Anastazia across the 16 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.