Holding steady.
Popularity of Angala since 1961
Babies named Angala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 133 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Angala is an exceptionally rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1961. It reached its peak year of usage in 1977, but even then it was far from common, with no rank in the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a surge in popularity. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Angela or an independent modern coinage. Because of its rarity, Angala has no ties to any particular state or demographic.
The name Angala first appeared in U.S. records in 1961, with no clear classical derivation. It may be a respelling of Angela (from Greek angelos, 'messenger') or a modern invention. Its use has remained rare and sporadic, never ranking in the top 1000 names.
Sibling names for Angala
Names that share Angala's style, for a brother or sister.
