Angel is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #323 in 2018 with 147 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 527 births ranking #101. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 48.5%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 1,961 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.