Angel is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #141 in 2012 with 402 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 527 births ranking #101. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 306.1%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 801 girls born was named Angel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Angel is a spiritual and luminous name meaning messenger. It feels gentle, symbolic, and very recognisable.
The name has been widely used in Spanish-speaking communities and also in English-speaking modern naming. Its appeal comes from immediate spiritual imagery and simplicity.