Angela Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Angela is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Angela?
Angela is spelled A-N-G-E-L-A. The name has 6 letters.
Angela at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Angela means “messenger” or “angel,” derived from the Greek word “angelos,” which means “messenger.”
- Origin
- Angela is commonly associated with Greek origins, derived from the word “angelos.”
- Pronunciation
- AN-juh-luh · 3 syllables
Angela Popularity in 2025
Rank#408
Recorded Births765
- Girls usage fell 127 places to #408 and recorded 358 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Angela Mean?
Angela means “messenger” or “angel,” derived from the Greek word “angelos,” which means “messenger.”
Origin: Angela is commonly associated with Greek origins, derived from the word “angelos.”
How Do You Pronounce Angela?
PronunciationAN-juh-luh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Angela?
- History
- Angela has been used historically in Christian contexts to denote someone bearing angelic qualities or a messenger from God.
Angela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 765 | #408 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,123 | #281 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,214 | #255 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,323 | #226 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,282 | #234 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,190 | #251 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,272 | #257 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,242 | #265 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,352 | #234 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,511 | #214 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,492 | #220 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,737 | #191 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,651 | #196 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,641 | #193 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,679 | #189 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,917 | #160 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,258 | #142 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,542 | #132 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,756 | #125 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,926 | #114 |
| 2006 | Boys | 9 | #7,998 |
| 2005 | Girls | 2,897 | #113 |
When Was Angela Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1971 · Girls
25,901 recorded births
National rank #6
1970 · Girls
24,929 recorded births
National rank #6
1972 · Girls
23,561 recorded births
National rank #6
1975 · Girls
23,361 recorded births
National rank #5
Where Angela Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #167 | 5 |
| AZ | #273 | 26 |
| CA | #287 | 113 |
| TX | #288 | 120 |
| GA | #305 | 34 |
| NV | #328 | 8 |
| NJ | #348 | 23 |
| PA | #349 | 31 |