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Angelena

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Pronounced an-jeh-LEE-nah /ˌæn.dʒɛˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Angelina — from the Greek angelos, 'a messenger; an angel', hence 'a little angel'Low

In 30 seconds: A little angel; a messenger: Angelena is a form of Angelina. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'an-jeh-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form/spelling of Angelina — from the Greek angelos, 'a messenger; an angel', hence 'a little angel'
U.S. rank (2024)#8458 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,205

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519022024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Angelena is a form/spelling of Angelina — from the Greek angelos, 'a messenger; an angel', hence 'a little angel'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'an-jeh-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Angelina. Rare, a-little-angel at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Angelina comes from the Greek angelos, 'a messenger; an angel', hence 'a little angel' — Angelena is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'an-jeh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Angelina — Greek etymology

Variations

AngelinaAngelenaAngeline

Nicknames

AngieLena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Angelena mean?

Angelena is a form of Angelina — Greek 'a little angel; a messenger'.

How do you pronounce Angelena?

It's said an-jeh-LEE-nah /ˌæn.dʒɛˈli.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Angelena a boy or girl name?

Angelena is a girl's name.

How popular is Angelena?

Angelena is a very rare name in the U.S.

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