Angela
Angela: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænd͡ʒələ/
Meaning and origin of Angela
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Feminine form of Church Latin Angelus, from Ancient Greek ἄγγελος (ángelos, “messenger, angel”).
How popular is Angela?
Since 1880, 673,257 girls and 2,135 boys in the U.S. have been named Angela (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #848 in 1971. In 2025 it ranked #408 for girls, with 765 babies given the name.
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Angela FAQ
What does the name Angela mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Feminine form of Church Latin Angelus, from Ancient Greek ἄγγελος (ángelos, “messenger, angel”).
What is the origin of the name Angela?
Angela is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Angela?
Since 1880, 673,257 girls and 2,135 boys in the U.S. have been named Angela (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #848 in 1971. In 2025 it ranked #408 for girls, with 765 babies given the name.
Is Angela a boy or girl name?
Angela is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 673,257 girls and 2,135 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.