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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-juh-lah /ˈændʒə.lə/
Origin: Slavic; Latin
Meaning: Slavic: angel; Latin: messenger
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Anjela is a variant of the name Angela, which originates from the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "angel." This term was adopted into Latin as "angelus," which carried the same meaning. The name Angela emerged in the early Christian era, reflecting the influence of the Christian faith, where angels are often seen as divine messengers.
The transition of the name into English occurred through the Latin form, with Angela becoming popularized in various European languages, including Italian and Spanish, before making its way into English-speaking contexts. Historically, the name Angela has been borne by several notable figures, including saints.
One of the most significant is Saint Angela Merici, who founded the Ursuline order in the 16th century, dedicated to the education of girls. Her canonization in 1807 further solidified the name's association with virtue and piety within Christian traditions.
The name Angela also appears in various literary works and translations, such as the King James Bible, which contributed to its recognition and use in religious contexts. Culturally, the name Anjela, like its root form Angela, has been associated with qualities such as purity, guidance, and protection, resonating with the angelic connotations of its etymology.
The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Angie or Angel, which have been used affectionately in different cultures. The enduring appeal of Anjela and its variants can be attributed to their deep-rooted connections to spirituality and the positive attributes associated with angels throughout history.
Famous people named Anjela
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Anjela Nedyalkova is an actress best known for The Last Black Sea, The Last Black Sea, and The Last Black Sea.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anjela was first seen in the United States in 1964.
Anjela has ranked as high as #1319 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Anjela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Anjela 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 Anjela was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Anjela (2011)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Anjela.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |