UK girl's name
Pascha
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "Easter" or "Passover".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pascha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Pascha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 7 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2011. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Pascha. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pascha ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 7 girls were registered as Pascha.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pascha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
7 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Pascha mean?
The name Pascha finds its roots in the Greek Pascha, which is derived from the Aramaic pasha and ultimately from the Hebrew pesach, meaning "Passover". The name is associated with the Jewish festival of Passover, a celebration commemorating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt as described in the Book of Exodus.
In early Christianity, the term Pascha was adopted to refer to the festival of Easter, which coincides with the Jewish Passover. As a result, the name Pascha became a popular name among early Christians, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox and Greek Orthodox traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pascha can be found in the writings of the Church Fathers, such as St. John Chrysostom (c. 349-407 AD), who frequently used the term in his sermons and writings about the Paschal celebration. Another early reference is found in the works of St. Athanasius (c. 296-373 AD), the 20th bishop of Alexandria, who wrote extensively about the paschal feast.
Throughout history, several notable individuals bore the name Pascha. One such person was Pascha I (c. 660-692 AD), the 67th Pope of the Catholic Church, who served from 687 to 692 AD. Another was Pascha II (c. 1050-1118 AD), the 164th Pope, who reigned from 1099 to 1118 AD.
In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, there was Pascha of Vratsa (c. 1345-1389 AD), a Bulgarian monk and writer who composed several works on monastic life and spirituality. Another notable bearer of the name was Pascha of Lesbos (c. 1390-1460 AD), a Greek Orthodox monk and poet who wrote several religious hymns and poems.
Additionally, there was Pascha of Bulgaria (c. 1450-1520 AD), a Bulgarian Orthodox clergyman and scholar who played a significant role in the cultural and religious life of the Bulgarian people during the Ottoman rule.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Pascha, reflecting its deep roots in religious and cultural traditions, particularly those of Eastern Christianity and the Orthodox faith.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Pascha over time
The chart below shows babies named Pascha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Pascha, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pascha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pascha 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2436 | 7 | 1 |
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- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
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FAQ
Pascha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pascha in the UK right now?
In 2011, Pascha was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Pascha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 7 babies registered as Pascha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pascha?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "Easter" or "Passover".
How many people are called Pascha in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Pascha across the 2 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.