Angela is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #605 in 2016 with 70 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 98 births ranking #433. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 19.5%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 4,388 girls 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.