Find out how popular the first name Aniela has been for the last 47 years (from 1977 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aniela by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Aniela is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 25 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aniela.

The history of the first name Aniela

The name Aniela is a Polish feminine form of the Latin name Angelus, which means "angel" or "messenger of God". It is derived from the Greek word "angelos," which also translates to "messenger." The name has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman cultures, where angels were seen as divine beings who served as intermediaries between God and humans.

In Poland, the name Aniela became popular during the Middle Ages, particularly after the country's conversion to Christianity in the 10th century. It was often given to girls born on or around the feast day of St. Aniela Merici, the founder of the Ursuline Order of nuns, who lived in the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aniela can be found in the 14th-century Polish chronicle "Roczniki Królów Polskich" (Annals of the Polish Kings), where it mentions a woman named Aniela who was a member of the Polish nobility.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Aniela. One of the most famous was Aniela Krzyżanowska (1842-1886), a Polish writer and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in the 19th century. Another prominent Aniela was Aniela Tułodziecki (1859-1936), a Polish educator and activist who established the first secular school for girls in Warsaw.

In the arts, Aniela Pająkówna (1825-1901) was a renowned Polish actress who performed in numerous plays and operas during the 19th century. In the field of science, Aniela Kozłowska (1892-1962) was a Polish physicist and chemist who made significant contributions to the study of radioactivity.

One of the most recent notable figures with the name Aniela was Aniela Pankiewicz (1908-1979), a Polish-born Canadian artist known for her paintings and illustrations depicting scenes from rural life in Poland.

While the name Aniela has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman cultures, it has been primarily associated with Polish culture and history, where it has been a popular choice for centuries, reflecting the country's deep-rooted Christian traditions and reverence for angelic beings.

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