#2822024 rank
1971peak year
672,480babies named Angela since 1880
▼ 12%5-year trend
Angela popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Angela mean?
From Greek angelos 'messenger', the root of 'angel'. Popular across Europe since the Middle Ages.
OriginGreek
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Angela
Same era, same vibe — if you like Angela, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Angelas
- Angela Bassett, actress
Spellings & variants
AngelinaAngelicaAngelika
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