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Angelica is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Derived from Latin angelicus meaning ‘angelic’, ultimately related to Greek ἄγγελος (angelos) meaning ‘messenger’. The poets Boiardo and Ariosto used this name in their Orlando poems (1483 and 1532), where she is the love interest of both Orlando and Rinaldo." It ranked #708 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, derived from Latin angelicus meaning ‘angelic’, ultimately related to Greek ἄγγελος (angelos) meaning ‘messenger’. The poets Boiardo and Ariosto used this name in their Orlando poems (1483 and 1532), where she is the love interest of both Orlando and Rinaldo. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Romanian, Carolingian Cycle.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Angelica ranked #708 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 | #708 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angelica mean?
Angelica means "angelic", according to Behind the Name.
Is Angelica a popular name?
Angelica ranked #708 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Angelica a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Angelica appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Angelica — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
