Angela
Meaning: Angel, messenger of God
Origin: Greek/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #45
Total births: 10,242
History: Angela peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The name has a warm, approachable character. Angela represents the generation of Australian women who came of age during the transformation of the 1970s — Whitlam reforms, women's liberation, and a new vision of Australian society.
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| Current rank (2003) | #79 |
| Babies named Angela in 2003 | 91 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 10,242 |
| Peak year | 1971 (405 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #13 |
| Years in records | 1955–2003 (48 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Angela
What does the name Angela mean?
Angela means “Angel, messenger of God” from Greek/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Angela?
Angela has Greek/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Angel, messenger of God”.
How popular is Angela in Australia?
Angela ranked #79 in Australia in 2003 — given to 91 babies that year.
When was Angela most popular?
Angela peaked in 1971 with 405 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Angela a boy or girl name?
Angela is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Angelas in registered births are female.
Is the name Angela rising or falling in popularity?
Angela has risen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #89 in 1998 to #79 in 2003.
How long has Angela been recorded in Australia?
Angela appears in birth records in Australia across 48 years — from 1955 through 2003.