UK girl's name
Anthonia
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "flower".
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.
Anthonia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anthonia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4838, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 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.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Anthonia. 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
- • Anthonia ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 girls were registered as Anthonia.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anthonia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4838
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Anthonia mean?
The name Anthonia has its origins in the ancient Greek language, derived from the word "anthos," meaning "flower." It is a feminine form of the masculine name Anthonius, which was popular in ancient Greece and Rome. The name likely came into use during the Hellenistic period, which lasted from the 4th to the 1st century BC.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anthonia can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who lived in the late 1st and early 2nd centuries AD. In his work "Parallel Lives," he mentions a woman named Anthonia who was the wife of a Roman general.
In the early Christian era, the name Anthonia gained popularity among believers, as it was associated with the concept of spiritual growth and blossoming. Several early Christian saints and martyrs bore this name, including Saint Anthonia of Alexandria, who lived in the 4th century AD and was known for her piety and devotion to the faith.
During the Middle Ages, the name Anthonia was prevalent in various European regions, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable figure from this period was Anthonia Guasch, a Catalan mystic and visionary who lived in the 15th century and was renowned for her spiritual writings and teachings.
In the Renaissance era, the name Anthonia continued to be used, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. One famous bearer of the name was Anthonia de Bourbon, a French princess who lived in the 16th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
Another historical figure with the name Anthonia was Anthonia Petrucci, an Italian composer and musician who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She was celebrated for her madrigals and sacred works, which were widely performed and admired during her lifetime.
As the centuries passed, the name Anthonia remained in use, though it became less common in some regions. However, it has maintained a presence in various cultures and continues to be bestowed upon children to this day, carrying with it the symbolic meaning of beauty, growth, and spiritual blossoming.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anthonia over time
The chart below shows babies named Anthonia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anthonia, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anthonia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anthonia 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 | #4838 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3809 | 9 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3099 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Anthonia
- 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
Anthonia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anthonia in the UK right now?
In 2012, Anthonia was ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Anthonia most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Anthonia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anthonia?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "flower".
How many people are called Anthonia in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Anthonia across the 5 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.