Anjelica
Anjelica is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Angelic or messenger of God.
Origin and history
Anjelica is a feminine name derived from the Greek word 'angelos', meaning messenger or angelic. It is a modern spelling variant of Angelica, popularized in part by American actress Anjelica Huston. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 20th century and remains a familiar, classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,336 babies in the United States have been named Anjelica since 1880. It ranks #2671 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2039.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.3 %)
- TX (18.1 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- AZ (4.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 26 |
| 1970-1980 | 279 |
| 1980-1990 | 917 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,140 |
| 2000-2010 | 678 |
| 2010-2019 | 234 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Famous people named Anjelica
- Anjelica Huston: Actress, Director
- Anjelica Bette Fellini: Actress
Nicknames
Angie, Jelica, Anj
Fun facts
- Anjelica is a phonetic variation of Angelica using a 'j' instead of a 'g'.
- Academy Award-winning actress Anjelica Huston brought significant visibility to this specific spelling.