Arcangela is an Italian female given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'arcangelus', which means 'archangel'. It is a variant spelling of Arcangelo, which is also a male given name. The name gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, often bestowed upon children born into religious families or on days dedicated to archangels like Michael, Raphael, or Gabriel. Today, Arcangela remains relatively uncommon outside of Italy but continues to be used within Italian-speaking communities as a unique and elegant choice for a girl's name.
"Interestingly, while Arcangela was not particularly popular during most of the past century, it did see a brief spike in usage with five births recorded in 1971."