Angelou
Pronunciation: [ ANJ-uhl-oo ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Angelou first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 5 babies have been named Angelou in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Angelou is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,675 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,675
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sino-Korean origin
"talented, handsome"
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Danish origin
"beloved"
#43,568 in US
Sanskrit abhi + uday origin
"rise, ascent, prosperity"
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Old English via invention origin
"son of Adam (noble)"
#43,672 in US
Norse origin
"Thor's warrior; strength"
#43,749 in US
Arabic + Persian origin
"dear soul (prince + life)"
#43,563 in US
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About the Name Angelou
Angelou is a boy name .
Angelou is currently ranked #43,675 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Angelou include Ang, Any, Angie, and Angeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Angelou include Angel, Angelo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis