Rising since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Anjela since 1964
Babies named Anjela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 101 |
| 1990s | 139 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Anjela is a modern respelling of Angela, a classic name with Greek origins meaning 'messenger of God'. While Angela has been a staple in English-speaking countries for centuries, the Anjela variant first appeared in U.S. records in 1964, reflecting a trend toward unique spellings that peaked in the 2000s. The name reached its highest rank of 14,942 in 2005, but has since seen a resurgence since 2021, with a rising trajectory. Despite its rarity, Anjela has been given to a steady few each year, maintaining a consistent presence among alternative spellings.
Anjela is a modern English variant of Angela, which derives from the Greek angelos, meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. The name Angela has been used in English since the Christianization of Europe, but the Anjela spelling is a contemporary respelling that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by other names with a 'j' instead of 'g'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Ang, Jela
Sibling names for Anjela
Names that share Anjela's style, for a brother or sister.
