Angula
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, likely derived from Latin "angulus" meaning "corner".
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Angula. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Angula today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Angula births was 1966 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Angula. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Angula. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
1966
10 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1980 SSA rank
#9,153
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Angula: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Angula from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Angula 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 Angula during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Angula
The given name Angula is believed to have originated from the Ovambo language spoken by the Ovambo people of northern Namibia and southern Angola. The name is derived from the word "ongulu," which means "peace" or "calmness." It is thought to have been in use among the Ovambo people since at least the 16th century.
In the Ovambo culture, names often carry deep symbolic meaning and are carefully chosen to reflect the hopes and values of the parents for their child. The name Angula was likely bestowed upon children with the intention of wishing them a life of tranquility and harmony.
While the name does not appear to have been referenced in any major ancient texts or religious scriptures, there are records of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Angula.
One of the earliest recorded examples is Angula Iivula-Ithana (c. 1790-1868), a powerful and influential Ovambo king who ruled over the Ondonga kingdom in what is now northern Namibia. He was known for his diplomatic skills and efforts to maintain peace between the various Ovambo tribes.
Another notable figure was Angula Nangolo (1854-1923), a respected Ovambo chief and military leader who played a crucial role in the resistance against German colonial forces in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In more modern times, Angula Nghidengua (1922-2008) was a Namibian educator and activist who campaigned for the education and empowerment of women in her country. She established several schools and vocational training centers, and her work had a significant impact on improving educational opportunities for girls and women in Namibia.
Angula Iipinge (1949-2010) was a Namibian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2005 to 2010. He played a key role in shaping Namibia's foreign policy and strengthening its international relations in the post-independence era.
Lastly, Angula Maria Angula (b. 1974) is a Namibian businesswoman and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the development of the country's tourism industry. She is the founder and CEO of a successful tourism company that promotes sustainable and community-based tourism initiatives in Namibia.
People
Angula + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Angula as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Angula: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Angula?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Angula 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 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Angula a common name?
We classify Angula as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Angula most popular?
The single biggest year for Angula was 1966, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Angula is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Angula a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Angula 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.