UK girl's name
Anysia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "immortal".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anysia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anysia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 to 2020. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Anysia. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anysia ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Anysia.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anysia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Anysia mean?
The given name Anysia is believed to have originated from the Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek word "anysis," which means "fulfillment" or "achievement." The name is thought to have been in use since ancient times, possibly as early as the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anysia can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his writings. However, there are no specific details provided about this individual or the context in which her name was mentioned.
In the 3rd century CE, there was a Christian martyr named Anysia who lived in Thessalonica, which was part of the Roman Empire at the time. She was executed for her religious beliefs during the persecutions of Christians under the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Anysia is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, and her feast day is celebrated on December 30th.
During the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Anysia was relatively common among Greek-speaking populations. One notable figure from this period was Anysia Comnenus, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the late 12th century. She was the daughter of Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos and played a significant role in the political intrigues of the Byzantine court.
In the 16th century, there was an Italian Renaissance painter named Anysia Gonzaga, who was born in Mantua in 1540. She was a member of the prominent Gonzaga family and is known for her portraits and religious paintings.
Another historical figure with the name Anysia was a Russian ballerina who lived in the late 19th century. Anysia Pavlovna Vasilyeva was born in 1866 and became a renowned dancer with the Imperial Theatres in St. Petersburg. She was particularly acclaimed for her performances in classical ballets such as "Giselle" and "La Bayadère."
These are just a few examples of individuals named Anysia throughout history, demonstrating the longevity and cultural significance of this name across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anysia over time
The chart below shows babies named Anysia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anysia, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anysia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anysia 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5072 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Anysia
- 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
Anysia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anysia in the UK right now?
In 2020, Anysia was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anysia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Anysia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anysia?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "immortal".
How many people are called Anysia in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Anysia across the 3 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.