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Angelika

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Pronounced an-GEH-lee-kah /ɑnˈɡɛ.li.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A German/Polish/Scandinavian form of Angelica — from Latin angelicus, 'angelic; like an angel', via Greek angelos, 'a messenger'Medium

In 30 seconds: Angelic; like an angel: Angelika is the German Angelica — 'angelic'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'an-GEH-lee-kah').
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Origin MediumLatin, Greek
MeaningA German/Polish/Scandinavian form of Angelica — from Latin angelicus, 'angelic; like an angel', via Greek angelos, 'a messenger'
U.S. rank (2025)#7513 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,866

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619532025

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

Angelika is a German, Polish, and Scandinavian form of Angelica — from Latin angelicus, 'angelic; like an angel', via Greek angelos, 'a messenger'. A lyrical, classic European name (said 'an-GEH-lee-kah'; nicknames Angie, Lika).

In the U.S. it appears in German, Polish, and Eastern European families. Rare in this spelling, angelic at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Angelica means 'angelic; like an angel' (Latin angelicus, via Greek angelos, 'a messenger') — Angelika is its German and Polish form, lyrical and classic (said 'an-GEH-lee-kah').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Angelica — root etymology

Variations

AngelicaAnjelicaAngelique

Nicknames

Angie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Angelika mean?

Angelika is the German/Polish Angelica — Latin 'angelic; like an angel'.

How do you pronounce Angelika?

It's said an-GEH-lee-kah /ɑnˈɡɛ.li.kɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Angelika a boy or girl name?

Angelika is a girl's name.

How popular is Angelika?

Angelika is a rare name in the U.S.

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