Heavenly angel names for your little cherub have come down to earth, from the names of biblical messengers to guardian angels to names that mean angel, such as Angelina and Angel itself. 
 
Along with Angel and Angelina, other angel names ranking in the US Top 1000 include Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Evangeline, Laila, Nathaniel, Michaela, and Gabrielle. Unique angel names attracting attention from parents include Seraphina, Laila, and Cassiel. 
 
Angel baby names are a popular idea, but there are not nearly enough angel names in the bible or other official sources to satisfy most parents searching for angel names. Still, between names that mean angel and those from a range of cultures that signify angel, we've got a growing list of angel names to consider for your baby girl or boy.

Angel Names for Babies

The popular Dutch name Lieke is one of those diminutives, like Lena, that can be short for a range of names ending in its sound -- which, by the way, is the two-syllable LEE-ka.  Despite its versatility, we don't see Lieke's popularity translating to English-speaking cultures.

Lieke

Typically spelled as Amaël, this name can be a variation of the popular Breton name, Maël, which ranks in the Top 10 in France. Amaël itself entered the French Top 500 in 2021, and ranked at #337 in a recent year. Meaning "chieftain" or "prince", Amaël (or Amael) would typically be pronounced as A-MA-EHL
 
Alternatively, Amael may be related to Anael, an archangel in Jewish lore, who is also known as Hanael and Aniel. Anael is associated with the planet Venus, grace, favor, and charm. As such, it would be pronounced ah-mee-ehl or ah-mah-ehl

Amael

angel baby names

Names of angels turned baby names, with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top angel names like Michael and Angela and unique angel names for babies. (Page 4)