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soh-FEE-uh
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Angelina
GirlItalian, Greek· “little angel; messenger”
- Meaning
- little angel; messenger
- Origin
- Italian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- an-juh-LEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #347
- US babies 2025
- 875
- Best rank
- #43 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Angelina
Angelina is an Italian and Greek name that means “little angel; messenger”.
Angelina is a diminutive of Angela, the feminine form of Angelo, from the Greek angelos, "messenger", the word that gave English "angel". It has long been used in Italy, Spain, Greece and Russia, and it became familiar in English-speaking countries through its lyrical, romantic sound. The actress Angelina Jolie brought it wide recognition in recent decades. The name suggests gentleness and grace, and its angelic meaning appeals to many families. Angie, Lina and Gina are possible nicknames, and the name sits comfortably beside other longer romantic names such as Isabella and Gabriella.
Popularity over time
Angelina has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #43 in 2005, the same year it reached its highest count of 5,813 babies. In 2025, 875 babies were named Angelina, and it ranked #347 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #193 in 1920, #492 in 1950, #307 in 1980, #157 in 2000, #93 in 2010, and #347 in 2025. Of the 126,281 US girls named Angelina since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 20,588 babies. Since 2010, 26,663 more have been named Angelina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Trinity, Alexa, Maya, Jada, and Isabel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Angelina ranked highest in Florida, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #165 | 105 |
| New Jersey | #170 | 48 |
| Rhode Island | #185 | 5 |
| California | #196 | 170 |
| New York | #228 | 76 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Angelina is usually pronounced an-juh-LEE-nuh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with A and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Angelina
A few middle names that flow with Angelina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Angelina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angelina mean?
Angelina is an Italian and Greek name that means “little angel; messenger”.
What is the origin of the name Angelina?
Angelina has Italian and Greek roots. Angelina is a diminutive of Angela, the feminine form of Angelo, from the Greek angelos, "messenger", the word that gave English "angel".
Is Angelina a popular name?
Yes. Angelina ranked #347 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Angelina a boy or girl name?
Angelina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Angelina?
Angelina is usually pronounced an-juh-LEE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings