Angelia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Angelia is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. It evolved from the Greek 'angelos' through Latin to its modern form. The name conveys traits of kindness and grace, and it does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with notable figures such as Angelia Jolie.
The name Angelia is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Angelia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Angelia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8050th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4273rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2539th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 544th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 339th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 998th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1893rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3293rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Angelia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Angelia"
Pronunciation
/ænˈdʒiːliə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Angelia is derived from the Greek word 'angelos', meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. It is often associated with divine messengers in religious contexts.
Meaning
messenger, angel
Language Evolution
Angelus (Latin), Angelos (Greek), Angelia (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Angelia gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine form of the name derived from angel, becoming more common in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Angela, Angel, Angelique, Angie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Angelia is perceived as elegant and sophisticated, often associated with kindness and a nurturing personality.
Famous People
Angelia Jolie, Angelia Kauffmann
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Angelia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Angelia"
"Angelia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8050th of 10718 | 17 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4273rd of 9107 | 80 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2539th of 9204 | 220 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 544th of 12526 | 5,641 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 339th of 19264 | 11,498 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 998th of 27321 | 2,774 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1893rd of 35406 | 1,640 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3293rd of 30306 | 585 |
Regional Popularity of "Angelia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Angelia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
32.20% 717th/2227 |
54.61% 1327th/2430 |
12.55% 358th/2853 |
40.72% 1130th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.35% 392nd/2937 |
27.91% 972nd/3483 |
5.60% 197th/3518 |
17.04% 689th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.33% 1007th/3685 |
27.78% 1243rd/4475 |
15.69% 815th/5194 |
20.79% 1313th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.51% 1856th/4582 |
32.32% 1669th/5164 |
29.48% 2156th/7313 |
30.51% 2277th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
51.53% 2312th/4487 |
59.10% 4032nd/6822 |
40.18% 2522nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Angelia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Angelia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.