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The name Angela peaked for boys at #848 in 1971. Angela is also used for girls, ranking #282 in 2024.

The name Angela is a girl's name of German, Italian, Greek origin meaning "angel".

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Angela was a Top 10 name from 1965 to 1979, the fifth most <a href="https://nameberry.com/popular-names">popular name</a> for three years, and staying in the double digits until the turn of the 21st century. Today, though, Angelina or Angelica would be more fashionable options.
<br/><br/>Angela has a number of notable namesakes, including activist Angela Davis, German Chancellor Merkel, and actresses Lansbury, Bassett and Kinsey.

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The name Angela is currently ranked #282 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #5 in 1976. The name is most popular in ANGELA, ANGELA, and ANGELA. Angela is occasionally used for boys in 2008.

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