Meaning & Origin of the name Anjelica

Anjelica is a beautiful and celestial name, serving as a popular variant spelling of Angelica. Its origins trace back to the Latin word "angelicus," meaning "angelic" or "like an angel." The name evokes images of purity, grace, and divine beauty, often associated with heavenly beings. Beyond its ethereal meaning, Angelica is also the name of a flowering plant known for its striking appearance and fragrant blossoms, further adding to the name's charm and natural appeal. This classic name maintains a timeless elegance, often chosen by parents who wish to bestow a name that signifies innocence, kindness, and a connection to the sublime.

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Gender Usage of the Name Anjelica

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Anjelica is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Anjelica

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Anjelica is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.

Popularity of Anjelica by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesUncommon1 in every 227K births
United KingdomUncommon1 in every 1.82M births
CanadaUncommon1 in every 1.04M births
AustraliaUncommon1 in every 1.37M births

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Anjelica ranked #13,412 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Anjelica shows early signs of usage.

Historically, its best recorded position was #1,105 in 1992. Its lowest recorded position was #13,412 in 2025. Over the last 11 years (2014–2025) the name fell -502 places (from #12,910 to #13,412).

Name StyleMethodology

Anjelica is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1991, has fallen to only 0.7% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.

Characteristics of the Name Anjelica

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source
CMU
Syllables
4 syllables — Four-Syllable Girl Names
Length
8 letters — Long Girl Names
Starts with
A — Girl Names Starting with A
Ends with
a — Girl Names Ending in “a”

Name AestheticMethodology

Anjelica utilizes a four-syllable length with a secondary stress on the second syllable, creating an expansive, melodic sound. Its cultural associations are deeply rooted in Christian angelology, where it serves as a linguistic reflection of divine messengers. This thematic link fosters an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.

Middle Names For Anjelica

Middle names used with AnjelicaMethodology

Anjelica is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Anjelica Maria · Anjelica Marie · Anjelica Nicole · Anjelica Renee · Anjelica ConcepcionView all 45 girl middle names.

Middle name suggestions for AnjelicaMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Anjelica is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Anjelica Moore · Anjelica Mills · Anjelica Marsh · Anjelica Marks · Anjelica Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Anjelica

Sound Like Anjelica Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Angelica · Angelique · Angelika · View all 26 names

Spelled Like Anjelica Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Anhelica · Anhelina

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Ashley · Anna · Angela · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Anjelica Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elizabeth · Olivia · Victoria · View all Top 100 names

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