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Pronounced AN-juh-lis /ˈæn.dʒə.lɪs/Medium

Meaning: Angelis is a modern coinage built on Angel/Angela — from Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel' — with an -is ending common in Puerto Rican and Latino coined names. It is also a Greek surname. The routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An Angel-rooted coinage with a crisp -is finish: Angelis (said 'AN-juh-lis'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningAngelis is a modern coinage built on Angel/Angela — from Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel' — with an -is ending common in Puerto Rican and Latino coined names. It is also a Greek surname. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13571 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 530

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Angelis builds on Angel/Angela, from Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel', with the -is ending that marks a family of coined names used especially in Puerto Rico. It is separately a Greek surname. Neither route is documented for this given name, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-juh-lis').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and coined.

Did you know? The -is ending gives away a Latino coinage habit — Angelis, Ivelis, Yaritzis — where a familiar name is given a bright new tail. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-juh-lis').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Angelis — coinage on Angel/Angela; Greek angelos; Latino -is pattern; routes uncertain

Variations

AngelizAngelaAngelys

Nicknames

AngieAngelLis

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Angelica— a like angel-rooted pick

Yaritza— a like Puerto Rican coined choice

Anairis— shares the -is ending

Amiris— shares Angelis's American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Angelis mean?

Angelis builds on Angel/Angela, from Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel'; the routes for this spelling are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Angelis?

It's said AN-juh-lis /ˈæn.dʒə.lɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Angelis a boy or girl name?

Angelis is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Angelis?

Angelis is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.