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The baby name Anjelica is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/ (an-JEL-ih-kuh).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Pronunciation: /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/ (an-JEL-ih-kuh)

What is the meaning of the name Anjelica ?

The baby name Anjelica is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/ (an-JEL-ih-kuh).

Anjelica is in Origin.

Anjelica blends classical roots with a modern twist. Deriving from Latin angelicus, “angelic,” itself from Greek angelos, “messenger,” the name belongs to the Angelica/Angela family. The J spelling reflects phonetic spellings in English and transliterations from Slavic languages (compare Russian Anzhelika) and gained currency in the Philippines and among English speakers who prefer a soft-g sound. The cognate also echoes the medieval herb angelica, once linked to the Archangel Michael and protective healing.

In Europe, Angelica appears in Renaissance literature - most famously as the heroine of Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso - and later entered English given-name use. The specific form Anjelica rose to wider notice in the late 20th century through actress Anjelica Huston. Variants include Angelica, Angélica (Spanish/Portuguese), Angelika (German/Polish/Scandinavian), Anjelika (South Slavic), and Anzhelika (Russian). Short forms and nicknames include Angie, Anji, Geli, Lica, and Jel. Overall meaning centers on “angelic; messenger of God,” conveying purity, grace, and protective favor.

Anjelica has the following similar or variant Names

Anjelica in Other Languages

Language Equivalent Name
Spanish Angélica
Italian Angelica
German/Polish Angelika
Russian Анжелика (Anzhelika)
Greek Αγγελική (Aggeliki)

Famous people with the name Anjelica

Anjelica Huston Actor · Born 1951 · United States Anjelica Huston is an American actor best known for her role as Morticia Addams in the film 'The Addams Family'. She also starred in 'Prizzi's Honor', for which she won an Academy Award, and 'The Witches'.

Celebrity babies named Anjelica

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Anjelica Huston Enrica Soma model John Huston film director

Anjelica – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HT 0 #12 1 399
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
JM Girls 0 #274 5 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
GT 0 #295 20 5,948
Canada Girls 2008 #298 6 2,834
KZ Girls 0 #327 6 5,862
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
PH Girls 0 #379 12 13,098
BO 0 #403 6 6,868
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
GT Girls 0 #437 69 7,500
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
GT Boys 0 #493 7 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #511 8 9,861
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
UY Girls 0 #528 9 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
BO Girls 0 #589 23 9,488
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
AR Girls 0 #623 8 8,289
SG Girls 0 #627 6 18,916
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
CL Girls 0 #784 68 14,098
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #907 10 8,487
PE Girls 0 #918 26 14,861
BR Girls 0 #920 22 12,708
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NL Girls 0 #938 18 5,933
MX Girls 0 #958 227 17,781
CO Girls 0 #968 111 16,140
CO Boys 0 #975 7 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,408 39 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Anjelica is popular in 49 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
AO
AR

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People also ask about Anjelica

Anjelica is predominantly a girl's name.
Anjelica is a 4 syllable name, pronounced /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/ (an-JEL-ih-kuh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Angelica, Angelika, Anjelika, Anzhelika, Angélica and Anjelka.
Across languages, Anjelica has these equivalents: Angélica (Spanish), Angelica (Italian), Angelika (German/Polish), Анжелика (Anzhelika) (Russian), Αγγελική (Aggeliki) (Greek).
Yes — Anjelica ranked #298 in Canada in 2008, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Anjelica ranks highest in Canada (#298 in 2008).
Anjelica's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #897 in 2014 to #907 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Anjelica are in our database, including Anjelica Huston (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Anjelica for their child, including Enrica Soma and John Huston.