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Anysia

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Pronounced uh-NEE-see-uh /əˈniː.si.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Greek name generally connected to anysis, 'accomplishment, fulfilment.' It is best known through St Anysia of Thessalonica, an early-fourth-century martyr. The exact root is debated by some references.Low

In 30 seconds: An old Greek name: Anysia is tied to 'fulfilment, accomplishment' (said 'uh-NEE-see-uh'). Gentle and classical.

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MeaningA Greek name generally connected to anysis, 'accomplishment, fulfilment.' It is best known through St Anysia of Thessalonica, an early-fourth-century martyr. The exact root is debated by some references.

U.S. rank (2024)#15457 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 338

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anysia comes from Greek and is most often explained through anysis, 'accomplishment' or 'fulfilment.' The name survived chiefly through St Anysia of Thessalonica, a young woman martyred in the early fourth century and honoured in Orthodox and Catholic tradition. Some references dispute the root, which we note (said 'uh-NEE-see-uh').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, classical, and gentle.

Did you know? St Anysia of Thessalonica, remembered on 30 December, gave this name its long life in the Christian calendars of both East and West.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Anysia — Greek anysis 'accomplishment'; St Anysia of Thessalonica

Variations

AnisiaAnyciaAnisya

Nicknames

AnySiaNysa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anysia mean?

Anysia is a Greek name usually linked to 'accomplishment, fulfilment,' best known through St Anysia of Thessalonica.

How do you pronounce Anysia?

It's said uh-NEE-see-uh /əˈniː.si.ə/ - four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anysia a boy or girl name?

Anysia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anysia?

Anysia is extremely rare in the U.S.