Angelea Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: an-JEL-uh /ænˈdʒɛlə/
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: messenger; Latin: angel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Angelea is a variant of Angela, which has its roots in the Greek word 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' This term was adopted into Latin as 'angelus' and subsequently made its way into Old French as 'ange,' before entering the English language. The evolution of the name reflects a transition from a general term for messengers, particularly divine ones, to a more personal name associated with virtue and grace, particularly in Christian contexts where angels are seen as benevolent beings serving God and humanity.
Historically, the name Angela gained prominence in the early Christian era, particularly due to the veneration of saints. One notable figure is Saint Angela Merici, who founded the Ursuline order in the 16th century, emphasizing education and the spiritual development of young women.
The name Angela was further popularized through various saints and religious figures over the centuries, contributing to its adoption in various cultures and languages. The name was also featured in significant literary works, including the King James Bible, which helped solidify its presence in English-speaking regions.
Culturally, the name Angelea and its variants have been associated with qualities such as purity, protection, and guidance, resonating with the angelic connotations of the root word. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often reflecting a sense of hope and divine connection.
The diminutive form 'Angel' has also been used, highlighting the affectionate and endearing qualities associated with the name. Overall, Angelea carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and the enduring legacy of its associated figures.
Famous people named Angelea
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Angelea Preston is a model and reality television personality best known for America's Next Top Model and The Challenge.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Angelea was first seen in the United States in 1953.
Angelea has ranked as high as #3073 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Angelea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Angelea is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Angelea was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Angelea.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 | 11 |
| 2011 | 19 | 19 |
| 2010 | 15 | 15 |
| 2009 | 13 | 13 |
| 2008 | 12 | 12 |
| 2007 | 21 | 21 |
| 2006 | 17 | 17 |
| 2005 | 32 | 32 |
| 2004 | 12 | 12 |
| 2003 | 25 | 25 |
| 2002 | 18 | 18 |
| 2001 | 26 | 26 |
| 2000 | 25 | 25 |
| 1999 | 16 | 16 |
| 1998 | 18 | 18 |
| 1997 | 11 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 | 14 |
| 1995 | 19 | 19 |
| 1994 | 25 | 25 |
| 1993 | 28 | 28 |
| 1992 | 34 | 34 |
| 1991 | 48 | 48 |
| 1990 | 75 | 75 |
| 1989 | 23 | 23 |
| 1987 | 10 | 10 |
| 1986 | 8 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 |
| 1982 | 13 | 13 |
| 1981 | 10 | 10 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 18 | 18 |
| 1978 | 15 | 15 |
| 1977 | 22 | 22 |
| 1976 | 15 | 15 |
| 1975 | 13 | 13 |
| 1974 | 17 | 17 |
| 1973 | 20 | 20 |
| 1972 | 19 | 19 |
| 1971 | 24 | 24 |
| 1970 | 27 | 27 |
| 1969 | 19 | 19 |
| 1968 | 21 | 21 |
| 1967 | 12 | 12 |
| 1966 | 13 | 13 |
| 1965 | 16 | 16 |
| 1964 | 14 | 14 |
| 1963 | 11 | 11 |
| 1962 | 6 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 | 8 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Angelea (2005)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |