NAME PROFILE
Angela
Angela is derived from the Greek word 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger.' The name carries a sense of grace and beauty, often associated with kindness and compassion. It evokes a nurturing personality, someone who uplifts others and brings light into their lives.
Key Stats
| Total births | 675,392 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1971 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%TX — 21%IL — 19%NY — 19%OH — 19%
Notable People
Angela Merkel (Politician, former Chancellor of Germany) · Angela Bassett (Actress, *Black Panther*) · Angela Lansbury (Actress, *Murder, She Wrote*) · Angela Davis (Activist, scholar) · Angela Ahrendts (Business executive, former Senior Vice President of Apple)
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