Angelic Girl

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-juh-lik //ˈændʒəlɪk//

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: 'angelic'; Greek: 'messenger'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Angelic derives from the Latin word "angelicus," which means "angelic" or "of an angel." This Latin term itself is rooted in the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger." The transition from Greek to Latin occurred as early Christians adopted the term to describe celestial beings, which were seen as messengers of God. The name entered the English language through Old French during the medieval period, particularly as the influence of the Church and its teachings permeated European culture, solidifying the association of angels with divine communication and protection.

Historically, the concept of angels has been significant in various religious texts and traditions. In Christianity, angels are often depicted as protectors and guides, with notable mentions in the Bible, including the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel, which is a pivotal moment in Christian theology.

This event, along with others involving angels, has been celebrated in art and literature throughout the centuries, reinforcing the name's spiritual connotations. The use of the term "angelic" in English literature can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was employed to describe qualities of purity, goodness, and divine beauty.

Culturally, the name Angelic resonates with themes of virtue and grace, often associated with the qualities of angels themselves. In various traditions, angels symbolize hope, guidance, and the divine presence in human affairs.

The name may also evoke the diminutive form "Angel," which has been used historically as a term of endearment, further emphasizing the affectionate and protective qualities attributed to angels. Overall, the name Angelic carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in ancient languages and religious traditions.

Famous people named Angelic

In this section, you will find notable people named Angelic. 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 Angelic who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Angelic is a singer best known for her work in the music genre and her hit singles.

Fictional characters named Angelic

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Angelic is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Angelic Layer. She is a powerful and skilled fighter in the strategic game of Angelic Layer, where players control dolls in battles.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Angelic, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GabriellaIsabellaSeraphinaCelesteMirabella

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Angelic. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AngelinaAngelaAngelicaAureliaSeraphinaCelesteGabriellaAmara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Angelic was first seen in the United States in 1953.

Angelic has ranked as high as #1873 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Angelic has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Angelic 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 Angelic 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 Angelic.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 15 15
2024 11 11
2023 16 16
2022 16 16
2021 9 9
2020 17 17
2019 21 21
2018 13 13
2017 18 18
2016 27 27
2015 24 24
2014 32 32
2013 41 41
2012 45 45
2011 43 43
2010 32 32
2009 33 33
2008 53 53
2007 71 71
2006 36 36
2005 43 43
2004 61 61
2003 65 65
2002 74 74
2001 52 52
2000 65 65
1999 59 59
1998 89 89
1997 83 83
1996 73 73
1995 72 72
1994 69 69
1993 90 90
1992 165 165
1991 65 65
1990 46 46
1989 49 49
1988 55 55
1987 42 42
1986 53 53
1985 54 54
1984 65 65
1983 69 69
1982 87 87
1981 124 124
1980 94 94
1979 83 83
1978 88 88
1977 97 97
1976 109 109
1975 132 132
1974 125 125
1973 123 123
1972 144 144
1971 134 134
1970 122 122
1969 84 84
1968 77 77
1967 17 17
1966 8 8
1965 8 8
1964 7 7
1963 12 12
1962 12 12
1961 27 27
1958 5 5
1953 9 9

Top States for Angelic (2023)

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
CA 7
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