UK girl's name
Panayiota
A feminine Greek name meaning "all-holy" or "all-revered".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Panayiota is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Panayiota popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 7 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Panayiota. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Panayiota ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 7 girls were registered as Panayiota.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Panayiota as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4688
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
7 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Meaning
What does Panayiota mean?
Panayiota is a Greek feminine given name derived from the Greek word "panagia" meaning "all-holy" or "most holy." It is believed to have originated in the Byzantine Empire, where it was a popular name among Christian Orthodox communities.
The name Panayiota has its roots in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, with a strong connection to the Virgin Mary, who is revered as the "Most Holy One" in the Orthodox faith. The name was likely bestowed upon girls as a way to honor and express devotion to the Virgin Mary.
Historically, the name Panayiota can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various Byzantine texts and manuscripts. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the hagiography (a biography of a saint) of Saint Panayiota of Nicomedia, a 3rd-century Christian martyr.
Throughout the centuries, several notable women have borne the name Panayiota. One of the most famous was Panayiota Ypsilanti (1857-1944), a Greek noblewoman and humanitarian who played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable Panayiota was Panayiota Tsaldari (1887-1976), a Greek educator and feminist who worked tirelessly to improve women's access to education and promote gender equality in Greece.
In the realm of literature, Panayiota Dimitropoulou (1906-1992) was a prominent Greek writer and poet, known for her contributions to the modernist movement in Greek literature.
The name Panayiota has also found its way into the world of sports. Panayiota Kalogeropoulou (born 1966) is a former Greek Olympic swimmer who competed in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games.
Another notable figure was Panayiota Tzavella (1892-1976), a Greek actress and theater director who played a significant role in the development of modern Greek theater in the early 20th century.
While the name Panayiota has deep roots in Greek Orthodox Christian tradition, it has been embraced by people of various backgrounds and cultures throughout history, reflecting the enduring appeal and significance of this beautiful name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Panayiota over time
The chart below shows babies named Panayiota registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Panayiota, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Panayiota by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Panayiota 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 | #4688 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4041 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2969 | 19 | 4 |
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FAQ
Panayiota: questions and answers
How popular is the name Panayiota in the UK right now?
In 2010, Panayiota was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Panayiota most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 7 babies registered as Panayiota in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Panayiota?
A feminine Greek name meaning "all-holy" or "all-revered".
How many people are called Panayiota in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Panayiota across the 9 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.