Angelica Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Angelica is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Angelica?
Angelica is spelled A-N-G-E-L-I-C-A. The name has 8 letters.
Angelica at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin word “angelicus”, which means “angelic” or “like an angel.”
- Origin
- Angelica is associated with Latin origins, deriving from a term that means “angelic.”
- Pronunciation
- an-JEL-i-kuh · 4 syllables
Angelica Popularity in 2025
Rank#707
Recorded Births398
- Girls usage fell 88 places to #707 and recorded 83 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 Angelica Mean?
Derived from the Latin word “angelicus”, which means “angelic” or “like an angel.”
Origin: Angelica is associated with Latin origins, deriving from a term that means “angelic.”
How Do You Pronounce Angelica?
Pronunciationan-JEL-i-kuh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Angelica?
- History
- The name Angelica has appeared in various European literary contexts, although its definitive historical usage is not established.
Angelica Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 398 | #707 |
| 2024 | Girls | 481 | #619 |
| 2023 | Girls | 463 | #634 |
| 2022 | Girls | 450 | #658 |
| 2021 | Girls | 497 | #599 |
| 2020 | Girls | 511 | #572 |
| 2019 | Girls | 514 | #591 |
| 2018 | Girls | 567 | #545 |
| 2017 | Girls | 576 | #538 |
| 2016 | Girls | 624 | #500 |
| 2015 | Girls | 756 | #423 |
| 2014 | Girls | 737 | #434 |
| 2013 | Girls | 734 | #412 |
| 2012 | Girls | 837 | #373 |
| 2011 | Girls | 867 | #369 |
| 2010 | Girls | 932 | #346 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,128 | #292 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,337 | #258 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,516 | #232 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,669 | #206 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,788 | #192 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,941 | #176 |
When Was Angelica 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.
1996 · Girls
3,404 recorded births
National rank #97
1997 · Girls
3,381 recorded births
National rank #101
1995 · Girls
3,357 recorded births
National rank #101
1992 · Girls
3,324 recorded births
National rank #100
Where Angelica 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| FL | #426 | 44 |
| NJ | #447 | 17 |
| TX | #448 | 74 |
| NV | #508 | 5 |
| AZ | #515 | 13 |
| AL | #520 | 9 |
| CA | #542 | 60 |