Find out how popular the first name Angeliki has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Angeliki by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Angeliki is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Angeliki.

The history of the first name Angeliki

The name Angeliki is a Greek feminine given name derived from the word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "angel" in Ancient Greek. It is believed to have originated in the Byzantine period, when Greek was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Angeliki can be found in the hagiography of Saint Angeliki, a 5th-century Byzantine saint who was martyred for her Christian faith. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Saint Angeliki is celebrated on July 28th.

Another notable figure in history with the name Angeliki was Angeliki Lada-Minotou (1900-1986), a Greek journalist and feminist activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in Greece during the early 20th century.

In the realm of literature, Angeliki was the name of a character in the novel "The Greek Passion" by Nikos Kazantzakis, a renowned Greek writer and philosopher who lived from 1883 to 1957.

Angeliki Roussen (1932-2022) was a highly acclaimed Greek actress known for her performances in both theater and film. She was widely regarded as one of the most prominent figures in modern Greek theater.

Angeliki Drosinou (born 1969) is a contemporary Greek artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

The name Angeliki has maintained its popularity in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide, often given to girls as a nod to their cultural heritage and the angelic connotations associated with the name.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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