Anjellica
A feminine name of English origin meaning "angel-like".
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Anjellica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anjellica today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anjellica births was 1994 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anjellica. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anjellica. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
1994
8 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,938
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Anjellica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anjellica from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 38 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anjellica by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anjellica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anjellica
The name Anjellica is a feminine form derived from the Latin name Angelica, which itself comes from the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "envoy." Its origin can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology, where angels were believed to be divine messengers sent by the gods to communicate with mortals.
In Christian tradition, the name Angelica gained significant meaning as it was associated with angels, celestial beings who serve as intermediaries between God and humans. The name was particularly popular during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods in Europe, where it was often given to girls as a symbol of purity and divine protection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anjellica can be found in the 12th century, when it was used by the Italian noblewoman Anjellica dei Medici, a member of the influential Medici family in Florence. Another notable figure from history with this name was Anjellica de Valois, a French princess who lived in the 16th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the realm of literature, the name Anjellica appears in the epic poem "Orlando Furioso" by the Italian Renaissance author Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533). The character Anjellica is depicted as a beautiful and intelligent sorceress who plays a pivotal role in the narrative.
Another historical figure who bore this name was Anjellica Kauffmann (1741-1807), a Swiss-born painter and portraitist who achieved great success and recognition during the 18th century. Her works are celebrated for their delicate brushstrokes and depictions of classical and mythological themes.
Moving into the 19th century, Anjellica Balabanoff (1878-1965) was a Russian-born revolutionary and feminist activist who played a significant role in the socialist movements of her time. She was known for her fierce advocacy for workers' rights and her unwavering commitment to social justice.
While the name Anjellica has its roots in ancient Greek and Latin, it has been embraced by various cultures throughout history, reflecting the universal appeal of angelic symbolism and the desire for divine protection and guidance.
People
Anjellica + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anjellica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anjellica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anjellica going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Anjellica a common name?
We classify Anjellica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 44 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anjellica most popular?
The single biggest year for Anjellica was 1994, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anjellica is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anjellica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anjellica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anjellica in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anjellica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anjellica in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anjellica can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Anjellica?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Anjellica at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.