Angelika
Angelika is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Angelic or messenger of God.
Origin and history
Angelika is a feminine name derived from the Greek word 'angelos', meaning 'messenger' or 'angelic'. It is a variant of Angelica commonly used in Central and Eastern European languages as well as German. In the United States, it is a recognizable but relatively rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,866 babies in the United States have been named Angelika since 1880. It ranks #3311 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1996.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.1 %)
- NY (20.7 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- IL (12.7 %)
- FL (11.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 60 |
| 1960-1970 | 187 |
| 1970-1980 | 194 |
| 1980-1990 | 317 |
| 1990-2000 | 730 |
| 2000-2010 | 826 |
| 2010-2019 | 447 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Famous people named Angelika
- Angelika Jakubowska: Model, Beauty Queen
- Angelika Kallio: Model
Nicknames
Angie, Lika, Gelika
Fun facts
- Angelika with a 'k' is the preferred spelling in German, Polish, and Scandinavian languages.
- It shares its name with the Angelica herb genus, historically believed to guard against illness.