Angela is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #9057 in 2008 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 16 births ranking #4069. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 38.5%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 254,993 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.