Angelica

Meaning of Angelica

Meaning "angelic" or "like an angel," it suggests someone with a pure, heavenly, and gentle nature.

Angelica has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Angelica

Angelica has cooled off, slipping to #708 in 2025, down from a peak of #136 in 2001.

Notable people named Angelica

• Anjelica Huston
  Oscar-winning actress and director
• Angelica Schuyler Church
  American socialite, Alexander Hamilton's sister-in-law
• Angelica Ross
  Actress, activist, entrepreneur
• Angelica Hale
  Singer, America's Got Talent finalist
• Angelica Panganiban
  Award-winning Filipino actress and comedian

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Questions about the name Angelica

What does the name Angelica mean?

Angelica means meaning "angelic" or "like an angel," it suggests someone with a pure, heavenly, and gentle nature, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Angelica a boy's or a girl's name?

Angelica is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Angelica?

In 2025, Angelica ranked #708 for girls, down from #623 the year before.

When was Angelica most popular?

Angelica peaked at #136 in 2001.