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Angela is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Angelus (see Angel). As an English name, it came into use in the 18th century." It ranked #408 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Angelus (see Angel). As an English name, it came into use in the 18th century. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, German, Dutch and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Angela ranked #408 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #408 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Angela in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angela mean?
Behind the Name does not give Angela a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of Angelus.
Is Angela a popular name?
Angela ranked #408 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Angela a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Angela appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Angela — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
