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Angelita

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Pronounced ahn-heh-LEE-tah /ˌɑn.hɛˈli.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish diminutive of Angela — from Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel' — 'little angel'Medium

In 30 seconds: A little angel: Angelita is the Spanish diminutive of Angela — 'little angel'. Sweet, warm, and lyrical (said 'ahn-heh-LEE-tah').
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Origin HighGreek, Spanish
MeaningSpanish diminutive of Angela — from Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel' — 'little angel'
U.S. rank (2024)#5019 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,685

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197518832024

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

Angelita is a Spanish diminutive of Angela — from Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel' — 'little angel'. A sweet, warm, lyrical name across the Spanish-speaking world (said 'ahn-heh-LEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, little-angel at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Angela means 'messenger, angel' (Greek) — Angelita is its tender Spanish diminutive, 'little angel'; sweet and warm (the Spanish G reads as H).
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Angela — root etymology

Variations

AngelaAngelinaAngelica

Nicknames

AngieLita

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If you like Angelita…

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Angelica— a companion Angel- name
Angela— the root name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Angelita mean?

Angelita is the Spanish diminutive of Angela — 'little angel'.

How do you pronounce Angelita?

It's said ahn-heh-LEE-tah /ˌɑn.hɛˈli.tɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third (the Spanish G reads H).

Is Angelita a boy or girl name?

Angelita is a girl's name.

How popular is Angelita?

Angelita is a rare name in the U.S.

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