Girl Name · Greek Origin
Angelica
Angelica — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is distinctive but not obscure. Its meaning, "Angel, angelic", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Angelina is on your shortlist, Angelica belongs in the same conversation.
Angelica meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Angel, angelic
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Angelica to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Angelica as A·N·G·E·L·I·C·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Angelica is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Angelica variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Angelicaa, Angelicae, Angelicay, Angelic.
- Nicknames: Ange and A.
- Middle names: Pair Angelica with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Angelica middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Angelina, Angeline, Angelene, Angelika, Angelique — full picks on the sibling names for Angelica guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Angelica? Browse our names like Angelica guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Angelica
What does the name Angelica mean?
Angelica means "Angel, angelic" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Angelica?
Angelica originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Angelica?
Angelica has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Angelica a boy's or girl's name?
Angelica is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Angelica in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Angelica sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Angelica?
Names that share Angelica's sound and style include Angelina, Angeline, Angelene, Angelika, Angelique.
What middle names pair well with Angelica?
Good middle-name fits for Angelica pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Angelica is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Angelica is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Angelica?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Angelica share its rhythm without rhyming — Angelina, Angeline, Angelene all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.