Anjela
Every Anjela since 1964 — 587 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anjela
Anjela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,136 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 587 American babies have been named Anjela. Its peak came in 2005, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anjela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anjela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,136 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,273 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,276 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,308 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,750 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #12,843 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,038 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16,790 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,132 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,782 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,346 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,095 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,538 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,418 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,886 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,382 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,428 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,082 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,420 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,091 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,201 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,280 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,307 |
| 1985 | 9 | #6,986 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,258 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,206 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,250 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anjela in 2025?
Anjela ranked #15,136 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anjela?
587 babies have been named Anjela in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anjela most popular?
Anjela peaked in 2005, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Anjela a boy or girl name?
Anjela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anjela rising or falling?
Anjela is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.