UK girl's name
Anfisa
A feminine Russian name of Greek origin meaning "ever-blooming" or "flourishing".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anfisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anfisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Anfisa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Anfisa. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anfisa ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Anfisa.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anfisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Anfisa mean?
The name Anfisa has its origins in the Greek language and culture. It is a feminine form of the Greek name Anfis, derived from the word "amphi," meaning "around" or "on both sides." The name was popular in ancient Greece and was later adopted by various Christian communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anfisa can be found in the Byzantine Empire, where it was used among the nobility and upper classes. The name is also mentioned in several religious texts and historical records from the Eastern Orthodox Church, suggesting its popularity among Christian communities in the Byzantine era.
In the Middle Ages, the name Anfisa gained popularity in Russia and other Slavic countries, likely due to the influence of the Byzantine Empire and the spread of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. It was a common name among Russian aristocracy and nobility during this period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anfisa. One of the earliest recorded was Anfisa Mikhailovna Shakhovskaya (1592-1624), a Russian noblewoman and the wife of Prince Ivan Mikhailovich Vorotynsky. Another prominent figure was Anfisa Konstantinovna Trubetskaya (1694-1755), a Russian princess and lady-in-waiting to Empress Elizabeth Petrovna.
In the 19th century, Anfisa Ivanovna Korsakova (1805-1879) was a Russian philanthropist and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and musicians. Anfisa Alekseevna Pavlova (1834-1914) was a Russian writer and translator who played a significant role in promoting Russian literature abroad.
Moving into the 20th century, Anfisa Pavlovna Nikiforova (1908-1991) was a Soviet botanist and academician, known for her contributions to plant physiology and ecology. Anfisa Konstantinovna Kovalenko (1915-2003) was a Ukrainian sniper during World War II, credited with over 100 confirmed kills and recognized as one of the deadliest female snipers in history.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Anfisa throughout history, reflecting its long-standing presence and significance across various cultures and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Anfisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anfisa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Anfisa
- 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
Anfisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anfisa in the UK right now?
In 2012, Anfisa was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anfisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Anfisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anfisa?
A feminine Russian name of Greek origin meaning "ever-blooming" or "flourishing".
How many people are called Anfisa in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Anfisa 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.