Angelika

Angelika is a girl's name of German origin meaning “loan.” In 2024 it was given to 17 girls in the United States.

Angelika at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German
Meaning
“loan”

About the name Angelika

Angelika belongs to the German tradition. Its meaning — “loan” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Angelika first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1616 in 1996, and in 2024 17 babies received the name — 2,852 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Angelika in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#1616 in 1996
Peak year
2006
Babies named Angelika in 2024
17
Total since 1880
2,852

Angelika in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#972 in 2008
Babies named Angelika in 2025
3
Total since 1996
276

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Angelika mean?

Angelika means “loan” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Angelika a boy or girl name?

Angelika is a girl name. In 2024, 17 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Angelika?

Angelika comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Angelika?

Angelika first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #1616 in 1996, and 17 babies were given the name in 2024.

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