Angela is of Latin origin, meaning 'messenger'. It is derived from the feminine form of the Latin word 'angelus', which means 'angel'. Angela was popularized by early Christians who believed that babies named thus would have a guardian angel watching over them.
The popularity of the name Angela peaks between 1965 and 1972 with the highest number of births occurring in 1972 (97). However, there is a significant decline thereafter, reaching an all-time low in 1990 with only 9 births. The total number of births with the name Angela over this period is 1489.