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Anjela

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Pronounced AN-juh-luh /ˈæn.dʒə.lə/Medium

Meaning: Anjela is a phonetic respelling of Angela, from Greek angelos ('messenger'), later 'angel'. The 'j' spelling mirrors the soft sound directly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A phonetic take on a classic: Anjela means 'messenger; angel' (said 'AN-juh-luh'). A respelling of Angela.
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningAnjela is a phonetic respelling of Angela, from Greek angelos ('messenger'), later 'angel'. The 'j' spelling mirrors the soft sound directly.
U.S. rank (2025)#15136 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 587

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519642025

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

As a girl's name, Anjela is a phonetic respelling of Angela, from Greek angelos ('messenger'), later 'angel'. It keeps the classic meaning while writing the soft 'j' sound plainly (said 'AN-juh-luh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., against far heavier use of Angela. Rare, angel-linked, and phonetic.

Did you know? Anjela spells the sound of Angela right onto the page — from Greek angelos, 'messenger', the root of 'angel' (said 'AN-juh-luh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Anjela — Angela phonetic respelling; Greek angelos 'messenger'

Variations

AngelaAngelaAnjila

Nicknames

AngieAnjeAngel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anjela mean?

Anjela means 'messenger; angel,' from Greek angelos — a phonetic respelling of Angela.

How do you pronounce Anjela?

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

Is Anjela a boy or girl name?

Anjela is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anjela?

Anjela is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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