Anjel
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Anjel
Anjel is a feminine name that offers a creative spelling variation of Angel. Derived from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger,' it carries the same celestial and spiritual connotations as its more common counterpart. This alternative spelling gives the name a distinctive appearance while maintaining the recognizable pronunciation. Anjel may also have Slavic connections, as similar name forms appear in several Eastern European languages. The name evokes qualities of purity, goodness, and protection—attributes traditionally associated with heavenly messengers. While less common than Angel, Anjel offers parents a way to bestow these meaningful associations while giving their daughter a slightly more unique identity.
Anjel is also given to boys, where it ranks #8305 in the US.
Pronounced AN-jel.
As of October 2026, Anjel ranked #8305 for boys in US births in 2025 and #15468 for girls in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #1764 for boys in 2003 and #4607 for girls in 2004.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,236 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,886 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,957 | 19 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,754 | 20 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,232 | 24 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,577 | 22 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |