Angeliz
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "angel".
Name Census estimates that about 451 living Americans carry the first name Angeliz. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Angeliz today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Angeliz births was 2008 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Angeliz. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
451
~ 1 in 759,987 Americans
Peak year
2008
32 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,572
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Angeliz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Angeliz from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 206 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Angeliz by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Angeliz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Angeliz' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Florida, New York, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Angeliz, while New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Angeliz
The given name Angeliz has its roots in the Latin language, derived from the word "angelus," which means "messenger" or "angel." It is believed to have originated during the early Christian era, when the concept of angels as divine messengers was widely embraced.
Angeliz was initially popularized among the Christian communities of the Mediterranean region, particularly in regions with strong Roman influence, such as Italy, Spain, and parts of France. The name was often bestowed upon children as a symbol of purity, innocence, and divine protection.
In ancient Christian texts and religious scriptures, the name Angeliz is occasionally mentioned in connection with celestial beings or angelic figures. However, it is important to note that the specific spelling "Angeliz" is relatively rare, with more common variations being Angela, Angelina, or Angelica.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Angeliz can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in certain regions of Italy and Spain. One notable figure bearing this name was Angeliz of Marsico, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 11th century and was known for her piety and charitable works.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Angeliz, though it has remained relatively uncommon compared to its variants. Some examples include:
1. Angeliz de Oliveira (1550-1620), a Portuguese nun and mystic revered for her spiritual writings.
2. Angeliz de Guzmán (1638-1712), a Spanish painter and artist known for her religious works.
3. Angeliz Martínez (1745-1819), a Venezuelan revolutionary who fought for independence from Spanish colonial rule.
4. Angeliz Villanueva (1865-1935), a Mexican educator and advocate for women's rights.
5. Angeliz Montalvo (1905-1988), a Peruvian poet and literary figure renowned for her contributions to Latin American literature.
It is worth noting that while the name Angeliz has historical significance and roots, its usage has remained relatively limited compared to its more common variants. However, it continues to be a symbolic representation of the angelic and divine, embodying the ideals of purity, protection, and celestial grace.
People
Angeliz + last name combinations
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FAQ
Angeliz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Angeliz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 451 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Angeliz going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 759,987 US residents.
Is Angeliz a common name?
We classify Angeliz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 456 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Angeliz most popular?
The single biggest year for Angeliz was 2008, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Angeliz is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Angeliz a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Angeliz in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.