Angelica
Pronunciation: [ anj-EHL-ihk-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Angelica first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 321 babies have been named Angelica in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Angelica is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,770 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,770
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Angelica
Angelica is a boy name .
Is Angelica a boy or girl name? Angelica is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,770 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #623. Angelica is more commonly used as a girl name.
Angelica is currently ranked #39,770 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Angelica include Ang, Ange, Angey, Angeie, Angel, Angely, Angelie, Ica, Icay, Icaie, Any, and Anie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Angelica include Angel, Angelo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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