Angelina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced an-juh-LEE-nuh · 4 syllables
Angelina means “messenger, angel”, from Greek and Italian.
From Italian Angelina. By surface analysis, Angela + -ina. Piecewise doublet of Angeline.
- Meaning
- messenger, angel
- Origin
- Greek, Italian
- Pronunciation
- an-juh-LEE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #347
- US babies a year
- about 995 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Classic
- Nicknames
- Angie
How popular is Angelina?
Angelina was the #347 name in the US in 2025, given to 875 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 57% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #347 |
| England & Wales | #749 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Ireland | #328 |
| France | #218 |
| Norway | #453 |
| Canada | #364 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Angelina?
Half of US adults named Angelina are older than 25; most are between 18 and 67. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Angelina
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Carolina
- Anastasia
- Elena
- Sofia
- Sophie
- Chloe
- Calista
- Catarina
- Sabina
- Adelina
- Amna
- Nathalie
- Naomi
- Mariam
- Christiana
- Sheldon
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Questions about Angelina
What does the name Angelina mean?
Angelina means “messenger, angel”. It comes from Greek and Italian.
How do you pronounce Angelina?
Angelina is pronounced an-juh-LEE-nuh.
How popular is the name Angelina?
Angelina was the #347 name in the US in 2025, given to 875 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 57% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Angelina?
Half of US adults named Angelina are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 67.