UK girl's name
Annastasia
Meaning "resurrection" or "resurrected", a feminine name of Greek origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Annastasia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Annastasia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 12 births.
This profile covers 79 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 58% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 79 living people in the UK are called Annastasia. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Annastasia ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 12 girls were registered as Annastasia.
- • About 79 living people in the UK are estimated to have Annastasia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
1997
12 births
Estimated living
79
2026
Meaning
What does Annastasia mean?
The name Annastasia has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "anastasis," which means "resurrection" or "to rise up." The name is composed of the prefix "ana," meaning "up" or "again," and the root word "stasis," meaning "standing" or "position."
In the early Christian era, the name Annastasia gained significance as it was associated with the concept of resurrection and the belief in life after death. It was a popular name among early Christian communities, particularly in the eastern regions of the Byzantine Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annastasia can be found in the martyrology of the early Christian Church. Saint Anastasia, a Roman martyr from the 3rd century, is revered as the patron saint of weavers and is celebrated on December 25th in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Annastasia. One of the most famous was Anastasia Romanovna (1901-1918), the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia. Her tragic fate during the Bolshevik Revolution and the enduring mystery surrounding her possible survival have made her a subject of fascination and numerous works of literature and film.
Another prominent figure was Anastasia of Kiev (c. 1023-1096), a Grand Princess of Kyivan Rus' and the wife of King Andrew I of Hungary. She played a significant role in the Christianization of Hungary and is revered as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches.
In the Byzantine Empire, Anastasia Porphyrogenita (c. 870-923) was an influential princess and the daughter of Emperor Basil I. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to promote education and culture.
The name Annastasia also has a literary connection through the character of Anastasia Dualla in the sci-fi television series "Battlestar Galactica," where she was portrayed as a skilled officer and pilot.
Throughout the centuries, the name Annastasia has been used across various cultures and geographical regions, often maintaining its connection to the concepts of resurrection and new beginnings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Annastasia over time
The chart below shows babies named Annastasia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Annastasia, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annastasia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Annastasia 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 | #4617 | 18 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4799 | 17 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4186 | 14 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2250 | 30 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Annastasia
- 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
Annastasia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Annastasia in the UK right now?
In 2024, Annastasia was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Annastasia most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 12 babies registered as Annastasia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Annastasia?
Meaning "resurrection" or "resurrected", a feminine name of Greek origin.
How many people are called Annastasia in the UK?
A total of 79 babies have been registered as Annastasia 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.