Angela is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5687 in 2001 with 12 recorded births. This places Angela in the top 46% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 16 births ranking #4069. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 161,903 boys born was named Angela. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Angela is a long-standing classic meaning messenger or angel. It feels warm, familiar, and gently traditional.
The name has been used widely across Christian Europe and later became especially popular in the twentieth century. Its religious softness has helped it stay recognisable across generations.