Angelia
Angelia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Messenger or angel.
Origin and history
Angelia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, closely related to Angela and derived from the word 'angelos,' meaning messenger or angel. It experienced peak popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar yet classic elaboration of the name Angela.
Popularity in the United States
22,466 babies in the United States have been named Angelia since 1880. It ranks #980 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1923.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.3 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
- AL (7.1 %)
- TN (6.9 %)
- NC (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 45 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 90 |
| 1940-1950 | 325 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,187 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,911 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,521 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,728 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,601 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,159 |
| 2010-2019 | 676 |
| 2020-2029 | 178 |
Famous people named Angelia
- Angelia Ong: Model, Beauty Queen
Nicknames
Angie, Angel, Lia
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Angelia was the personification and daemon of messages, news, and declarations.
- The name reached its highest U.S. popularity in the late 1960s and 1970s.