Angelica Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Angelica is also the name of a plant with its root, fruit, and seed are used to make medicine for curing heartburn, intestinal gas, and more.

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A Deep Dive

Angelica Overview

Meaning

Messenger of God, angel

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “angelicus,” meaning “angelic,” which comes from the Greek word “angelos,” meaning “messenger”.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/

Popularity

Angelica is widely used in the United States, Italy, and Mexico. In 2023, it ranked #635 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

4 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Vintage

Associated Traits

Graceful, elegant, spiritual, ethereal

Name Day

May 20th (Denmark)​, January 27th
A Deep Dive

Angelica Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Angelina, Angela, Angelique, Angelika, Angeline, Angelena, Angelisa, Anjelica, Angélica, Angellica

Common Nicknames

Angie, Ella, Gel, Lica, Ange, Chica, Liki, Jelly, Geli, Angelie

Diminutives

Angie, Lica, Ange, Ella, Gel

Famous People

  • Angelica Hale
    (American Pop Singer)
  • Angelica Schuyler Church
    (American Socialite)
  • Angelica Ross
    (American TV Actress)
  • Angelica Panganiban
    (Filipino-American Movie Actress)
  • Angelica Kauffmann
    (Swiss Painter)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Angelica Schuyler
    ("Hamilton," Musical)
  • Angelica Pickles
    ("Rugrats," TV Series)
  • Angelica Teach
    ("Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," Film)

Places

  • Angelica Village
    (New York, USA)
  • Angelica Town
    (Wisconsin, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Angelica?

Angelica means “messenger of God” or “angel.” People with the name Angelica often exude a serene and compassionate personality, bringing a sense of peace and kindness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Angelica?

Angelica is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word “angelicus,” which means “angelic.”

Angelica Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Angelica in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6002021#6562022#6352023
Top 3 Rankings#971996#981993#1001992

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Angelica

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023635
(+21 from 2022)
457
(+7 from 2022)
0.02613
2022656
(-56 from 2021)
450
(-46 from 2021)
0.02510
2021600
(-26 from 2020)
496
(-14 from 2020)
0.02769
2020574
(+18 from 2019)
510
(-2 from 2019)
0.02885
2019592
(-46 from 2018)
512
(-53 from 2018)
0.02790
2018546
(-9 from 2017)
565
(-11 from 2017)
0.03038
2017537
(-37 from 2016)
576
(-48 from 2016)
0.03049
2016500
(-77 from 2015)
624
(-129 from 2015)
0.03223
2015423
(+10 from 2014)
753
(+16 from 2014)
0.03860
2014433
(-21 from 2013)
737
(+3 from 2013)
0.03767
2013412
(-39 from 2012)
734
(-102 from 2012)
0.03808
2012373
(-4 from 2011)
836
(-31 from 2011)
0.04310
2011369
(-24 from 2010)
867
(-65 from 2010)
0.04474
2010345
(-53 from 2009)
932
(-195 from 2009)
0.04753
2009292
(-34 from 2008)
1127
(-210 from 2008)
0.05565
2008258
(-26 from 2007)
1337
(-179 from 2007)
0.06419
2007232
(-26 from 2006)
1516
(-152 from 2006)
0.07163
2006206
(-14 from 2005)
1668
(-120 from 2005)
0.07979
2005192
(-16 from 2004)
1788
(-153 from 2004)
0.08810
2004176
(-24 from 2003)
1941
(-272 from 2003)
0.09619
2003152
(-6 from 2002)
2213
(-60 from 2002)
0.11029
2002146
(-10 from 2001)
2273
(-162 from 2001)
0.11509
2001136
(+2 from 2000)
2435
(+40 from 2000)
0.12292
2000138
(-22 from 1999)
2395
(-427 from 1999)
0.12001
1999116
(-7 from 1998)
2822
(-361 from 1998)
0.14496
1998109
(-8 from 1997)
3183
(-198 from 1997)
0.16420
1997101
(-4 from 1996)
3381
(-23 from 1996)
0.17709
199697
(+4 from 1995)
3404
(+47 from 1995)
0.17755
1995101
(+7 from 1994)
3357
(+279 from 1994)
0.17470
1994108
(-10 from 1993)
3078
(-164 from 1993)
0.15790
199398
(+2 from 1992)
3242
(-81 from 1992)
0.16444
1992100
(+17 from 1991)
3323
(+501 from 1991)
0.16576
1991117
(+2 from 1990)
2822
(+104 from 1990)
0.13878
1990119
(-12 from 1989)
2718
(-158 from 1989)
0.13230
1989107
(+2 from 1988)
2876
(+264 from 1988)
0.14436
1988109
(-3 from 1987)
2612
(+11 from 1987)
0.13582
1987106
(+24 from 1986)
2601
(+455 from 1986)
0.13878
1986130
(+46 from 1985)
2146
(+604 from 1985)
0.11628
1985176
(+18 from 1984)
1542
(+162 from 1984)
0.08352
1984194
(-8 from 1983)
1380
(-84 from 1983)
0.07653
1983186
(-3 from 1982)
1464
(-33 from 1982)
0.08180
1982183
No change from 1981
1497
(-5 from 1981)
0.08251
1981183
(+1 from 1980)
1502
(+48 from 1980)
0.08398
1980184
(+20 from 1979)
1454
(+148 from 1979)
0.08166
1979204
(+15 from 1978)
1306
(+160 from 1978)
0.07579
1978219
(+1 from 1977)
1146
(+13 from 1977)
0.06971
1977220
(-19 from 1976)
1133
(-78 from 1976)
0.06888
1976201
No change from 1975
1211
(+1 from 1975)
0.07704
1975201
(+39 from 1974)
1210
(+148 from 1974)
0.07752
1974240
(+62 from 1973)
1062
(+291 from 1973)
0.06781
1973302
(+37 from 1972)
771
(+105 from 1972)
0.04961
1972339
(+29 from 1971)
666
(+25 from 1971)
0.04130
1971368
(+32 from 1970)
641
(+52 from 1970)
0.03657
1970400
(+85 from 1969)
589
(+191 from 1969)
0.03215
1969485
(+56 from 1968)
398
(+83 from 1968)
0.02258
1968541
(-8 from 1967)
315
(+3 from 1967)
0.01842
1967533
(+69 from 1966)
312
(+65 from 1966)
0.01817
1966602
(+18 from 1965)
247
No change from 1965
0.01407
1965620
(+38 from 1964)
247
(+7 from 1964)
0.01352
1964658
(+95 from 1963)
240
(+53 from 1963)
0.01226
1963753
(+114 from 1962)
187
(+39 from 1962)
0.00941
1962867
(+13 from 1961)
148
(+1 from 1961)
0.00730
1961880
(+66 from 1960)
147
(+20 from 1960)
0.00708
1960946
(-2 from 1959)
127
(+4 from 1959)
0.00611
1959944
(+145 from 1958)
123
(+30 from 1958)
0.00592
19581089
(+11 from 1957)
93
(+3 from 1957)
0.00450
19571100
No change from 1956
90
(+2 from 1956)
0.00429
19561100
(-74 from 1955)
88
(-8 from 1955)
0.00427
19551026
(+27 from 1954)
96
(+9 from 1954)
0.00479
19541053
(+50 from 1953)
87
(+10 from 1953)
0.00437
19531103
(+133 from 1952)
77
(+18 from 1952)
0.00399
19521236
(+103 from 1951)
59
(+11 from 1951)
0.00310
19511339
(-216 from 1950)
48
(-19 from 1950)
0.00260
19501123
(+286 from 1949)
67
(+24 from 1949)
0.00381
19491409
(-51 from 1948)
43
(-3 from 1948)
0.00245
19481358
(-89 from 1947)
46
(-5 from 1947)
0.00264
19471269
(+49 from 1946)
51
(+8 from 1946)
0.00281
19461318
(+100 from 1945)
43
(+11 from 1945)
0.00267
19451418
(-54 from 1944)
32
(-3 from 1944)
0.00238
19441364
(+31 from 1943)
35
No change from 1943
0.00256
19431395
(+18 from 1942)
35
(+2 from 1942)
0.00244
19421413
(+5 from 1941)
33
(+3 from 1941)
0.00237
19411418
(-248 from 1940)
30
(-9 from 1940)
0.00241
19401170
(+208 from 1939)
39
(+10 from 1939)
0.00330
19391378
(-238 from 1938)
29
(-11 from 1938)
0.00256
19381140
(+215 from 1937)
40
(+11 from 1937)
0.00350
19371355
(-220 from 1936)
29
(-10 from 1936)
0.00263
19361135
(+172 from 1935)
39
(+8 from 1935)
0.00362
19351307
(+133 from 1934)
31
(+5 from 1934)
0.00285
19341440
(-40 from 1933)
26
(-1 from 1933)
0.00240
19331400
(-54 from 1932)
27
(-3 from 1932)
0.00258
19321346
(-147 from 1931)
30
(-6 from 1931)
0.00271
19311199
(-38 from 1930)
36
(-5 from 1930)
0.00326
19301161
(+258 from 1929)
41
(+12 from 1929)
0.00351
19291419
(+50 from 1928)
29
No change from 1928
0.00251
19281469
(+17 from 1927)
29
(-1 from 1927)
0.00243
19271486
(+55 from 1926)
30
(+2 from 1926)
0.00243
19261541
(-37 from 1925)
28
(-2 from 1925)
0.00228
19251504
(-473 from 1924)
30
(-26 from 1924)
0.00238
19241031
(+459 from 1923)
56
(+26 from 1923)
0.00432
19231490
(+85 from 1922)
30
(+2 from 1922)
0.00240
19221575
(+292 from 1921)
28
(+6 from 1921)
0.00224
19211867
(-159 from 1920)
22
(-2 from 1920)
0.00172
19201708
(+556 from 1919)
24
(+9 from 1919)
0.00193
19192264
(-574 from 1918)
15
(-8 from 1918)
0.00128
19181690
(+233 from 1917)
23
(+5 from 1917)
0.00191
19171923
(-438 from 1916)
18
(-7 from 1916)
0.00160
19161485
(+86 from 1915)
25
(+3 from 1915)
0.00230
19151571
(-91 from 1914)
22
(+3 from 1914)
0.00215
19141480
(+121 from 1913)
19
(+5 from 1913)
0.00239
19131601
(-521 from 1912)
14
(-9 from 1912)
0.00214
19121080
(+576 from 1911)
23
(+14 from 1911)
0.00392
19111656
(-235 from 1910)
9
(-2 from 1910)
0.00204
19101421
(+536 from 1909)
11
(+5 from 1909)
0.00262
19091957
(+144 from 1908)
6
(+1 from 1908)
0.00163
19082101
(-280 from 1907)
5
(-1 from 1907)
0.00141
19071821
(-94 from 1906)
6
No change from 1906
0.00178
19061727
(-464 from 1897)
6
(-1 from 1897)
0.00191
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18971263
(+320 from 1896)
7
(+2 from 1896)
0.00282
18961583
(-133 from 1892)
5
No change from 1892
0.00198
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18921450
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00222
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Angelica

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4662021#5202022#4662023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4312021#5002022#4272023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5042021#5702022#5612023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4232021#6672022#6132023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4562021#3882022#4362023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3922021#3992022#4252023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6392021#5142022#5932023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1562018#2012021#3292022

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#7932021#7872022#8332023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9722019#9702020#12322022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5712021#6362022#6812023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#7952021#7072022#9332023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4672021#4862022#6942023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#14752021#14392022#11402023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8152021#6772022#6362023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5702021#6812022#8542023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6922020#7632021#5672023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8732021#6072022#5392023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8352020#7472021#6552023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2672021#4222022#4342023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2892021#3862022#5332023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5432019#9962021#8992023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4692015#6762017#6172020

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7882015#8722018#7112023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4132016#5702019#5422022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7512020#7462021#8222023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8022021#6552022#6102023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8032020#7432021#8142023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5992019#5882021#5812023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8662021#7652022#8542023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3892015#7722020#6112021

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7232015#4612016#5672021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5902009#4882015#4102020

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6462016#7302017#7512018

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5002015#4812016#5702023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2442012#2352014#1912015

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3632015#3742019#3222021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3202006#3882007#3772021

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5162009#3512010#4262011

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1982008#1992009#1412012

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2362000#1572003#1922004

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1431999#1722004#1892008

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1521998#1422001#1872008

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2281993#2151995#2811999

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2081995#2061996#2101998

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1401995#1781996#1691999

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2071990#2171991#2181995

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1691996#1942001#2232008

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1372003

Popularity Rankings for Angelica in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#352005#222006#442007

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#422014#442015#482016

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#982000#992001#7742023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1422020#1382021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1502021#1562022#1862023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1611991#1971992#1941996

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#3852021#2552022#2742023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3842006

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3972007

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5992014#7242015#4962018

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5602012#8762014#7342017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6662017#7372019#7202020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8592020#9722021#7622022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#11892020#9482021#8172022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Angelica a Name for Boys or Girls?

Traditionally, Angelica has been used as a girl’s name. The name’s origin from Latin roots, symbolizing angelic qualities, has made it a favorite for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Angelica

Angelica in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Angelica Hale (Pop Singer, 2007): A remarkable singer who gained fame on "America's Got Talent" for her powerful voice and inspiring story of triumph over illness.
  • Angelica Schuyler Church (Socialite, 1756-1814): An American socialite known for her intimate relationship with Alexander Hamilton.
  • Angelica Ross (TV Actress, 1980): An American actress and advocate known for her roles in "Pose" and "American Horror Story."
  • Angelica Panganiban (Movie Actress, 1986): A Filipino-American actress, model, TV host, and comedian, recognized as one of the most seasoned and versatile actresses in the Philippines.
  • Angelica Kauffmann (Painter, 1741-1807): A Swiss Neoclassical painter who gained international acclaim for her history paintings, portraits, and decorative work.
  • Angelica Schuyler ("Hamilton," 2015 Musical): A smart and articulate socialite who plays a significant role in the life of Alexander Hamilton.
  • Angelica Pickles ("Rugrats," 1991 TV Series): A bossy and spoiled toddler who often antagonizes the other children in the show.
  • Angelica Teach ("Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," 2011 Film): A former lover of Captain Jack Sparrow who becomes embroiled in his quest for the Fountain of Youth.
  • Angelica Village (New York, USA): A picturesque village in Allegany County, known for its rich history and charming main street lined with antique shops.
  • Angelica Town (Wisconsin, USA): A town in Shawano County that offers a peaceful rural setting and a strong sense of community.

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