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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-juh-lee-uh /ˈændʒəliə/
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: messenger; Latin: angel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Angelia has its roots in the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "angel." This term was adopted into Latin as "angelus," which retained the same meaning. The transition into English occurred through Old French, where the name was influenced by the Latin form.
The name Angelia can be seen as a derivative of the more common name Angela, which emerged in the early Christian era, particularly in the context of the veneration of angels as divine messengers in the New Testament of the Bible. The use of the name Angelia likely gained traction in the medieval period, reflecting the growing popularity of names associated with angelic figures in Christian tradition.
Historically, the name Angelia has been associated with various saints and religious figures. One notable example is Saint Angela Merici, who founded the Ursuline order in the 16th century, dedicated to the education of girls and the spiritual development of women.
Her influence helped to popularize the name in certain regions of Europe, particularly in Italy, where the Ursuline order was established. The name also appears in various literary works and translations, contributing to its cultural resonance.
The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, further solidified the significance of angelic figures in Christian theology, indirectly promoting names like Angelia through their association with divine messengers. Culturally, the name Angelia embodies themes of purity, guidance, and protection, reflecting the attributes traditionally associated with angels.
It has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing hope and divine intervention. The name's melodic quality and ethereal connotations have contributed to its enduring appeal across different cultures and eras.
While diminutive forms like Angie or Angela have emerged, Angelia retains a distinct identity, often evoking a sense of grace and spirituality.
Famous people named Angelia
In this section, you will find notable people named Angelia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Angelia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Angelia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Angelia Jolie is an actress and filmmaker best known for Maleficent, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Girl, Interrupted.
Angelia Bassett is an actress best known for What's Love Got to Do with It, Black Panther, and American Horror Story.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Angelia was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Angelia has ranked as high as #493 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Angelia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Angelia 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 Angelia 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 Angelia.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 2021 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 2020 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 2019 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 2018 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 2017 | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| 2016 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 2015 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 2014 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 2013 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 2012 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 2011 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 2010 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 2009 | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| 2008 | 109 | 0 | 109 |
| 2007 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 2006 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 2005 | 141 | 0 | 141 |
| 2004 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 2003 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 2002 | 123 | 0 | 123 |
| 2001 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| 2000 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 1999 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| 1998 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 1997 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1996 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 1995 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 1994 | 121 | 0 | 121 |
| 1993 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 1992 | 168 | 0 | 168 |
| 1991 | 239 | 0 | 239 |
| 1990 | 484 | 0 | 484 |
| 1989 | 174 | 0 | 174 |
| 1988 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1987 | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| 1986 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 1985 | 142 | 0 | 142 |
| 1984 | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| 1983 | 185 | 0 | 185 |
| 1982 | 207 | 0 | 207 |
| 1981 | 267 | 0 | 267 |
| 1980 | 315 | 0 | 315 |
| 1979 | 369 | 0 | 369 |
| 1978 | 435 | 0 | 435 |
| 1977 | 468 | 0 | 468 |
| 1976 | 524 | 0 | 524 |
| 1975 | 668 | 0 | 668 |
| 1974 | 686 | 7 | 679 |
| 1973 | 698 | 0 | 698 |
| 1972 | 811 | 5 | 806 |
| 1971 | 954 | 0 | 954 |
| 1970 | 920 | 0 | 920 |
| 1969 | 908 | 5 | 903 |
| 1968 | 936 | 0 | 936 |
| 1967 | 921 | 0 | 921 |
| 1966 | 966 | 0 | 966 |
| 1965 | 936 | 0 | 936 |
| 1964 | 834 | 0 | 834 |
| 1963 | 693 | 0 | 693 |
| 1962 | 624 | 0 | 624 |
| 1961 | 626 | 0 | 626 |
| 1960 | 477 | 5 | 472 |
| 1959 | 436 | 0 | 436 |
| 1958 | 318 | 0 | 318 |
| 1957 | 281 | 0 | 281 |
| 1956 | 267 | 0 | 267 |
| 1955 | 224 | 0 | 224 |
| 1954 | 192 | 0 | 192 |
| 1953 | 163 | 0 | 163 |
| 1952 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| 1951 | 103 | 0 | 103 |
| 1950 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| 1949 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| 1948 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1947 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1946 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1945 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1944 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1943 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1942 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1941 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1940 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1939 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1938 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1937 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1936 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1935 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1934 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1933 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1929 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1928 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1925 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1924 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1922 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1921 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1919 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1918 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1917 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1915 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1914 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1912 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Angelia (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |