Holding steady.
Popularity of Angeliah since 2002
Babies named Angeliah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Angeliah is a rare and modern name first recorded in 2002, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. It has never broken into the top 1,000, and its highest usage came in 2011, which was its peak year. Despite its rarity, the name has shown a stable trajectory in the 2020s, with no significant rise or fall. The name's construction mirrors a trend of creating elaborate variants of classic names, particularly those ending in -iah (like Jeremiah or Isaiah), giving it a familiar yet distinctive sound. With no top states and a very low one-in-N figure (unavailable due to rarity), Angeliah remains a unique choice for parents seeking something uncommon.
Angeliah appears to be a modern coinage, formed by adding the popular suffix -iah to the name Angela. Angela itself derives from the Greek angelos, meaning 'messenger' or 'angel', and has been in use since the medieval period. The specific variant Angeliah first appeared in the early 2000s, likely influenced by other biblical-style names ending in -iah.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Ang, Lia
Sibling names for Angeliah
Names that share Angeliah's style, for a brother or sister.
