Holding steady.
Popularity of Evangela since 1957
Babies named Evangela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 109 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Evangela is a rare feminine name with a meaningful Greek heritage. While it first appeared in U.S. records in 1957, it has never been common, with its peak year in 1971 when it saw modest usage. The name's trajectory has remained stable, without significant increases or declines in recent decades. It has no strong regional ties, as it has not appeared in any top state rankings. Evangela offers a distinctive alternative to more popular names like Evangeline, retaining a similar sound and meaning in a shorter form.
Evangela is a feminine form of the name Evangelos, which comes from the Greek words 'eu' (good) and 'angelos' (messenger), meaning 'bearer of good news'. It is related to the word 'evangelist'. The name has been used in Christian contexts, though it remains rare. Its peak popularity in the United States occurred in 1971.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Angie, Eve, Lela
Variants: Evangelia, Evangelina, Evangeline
Sibling names for Evangela
Names that share Evangela's style, for a brother or sister.
