Declining since 1997, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Angelika since 1953
Babies named Angelika per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Angelika's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 60 |
| 1960s | 187 |
| 1970s | 194 |
| 1980s | 317 |
| 1990s | 730 |
| 2000s | 826 |
| 2010s | 447 |
| 2020s | 105 |
Meaning & origin
Angelika is the German and Polish form of Angela, first recorded in the U.S. in 1953. Its popularity peaked in 1996, but since 1997 it has been on a downwards trajectory, with an estimated 1 in 114,805 girls receiving the name in 2025. While not among the most common names, Angelika maintains a steady presence, particularly in communities with German or Polish heritage. The name's meaning, 'angelic messenger', gives it a timeless appeal, and its rare use in the U.S. offers a distinctive choice without being unfamiliar.
Angelika is a Central and Eastern European form of Angela, which derives from the Greek word 'angelos', meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. The name became popular in German-speaking countries and Poland, often associated with the Christian concept of guardian angels. It has been used since the Middle Ages but saw broader adoption in the 20th century.
“Angelika” around the world
Where Angelika lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Angi, Lika
Sibling names for Angelika
Names that share Angelika's style, for a brother or sister.
