Anjelita
Anjelita is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Anjelita has the name Eli hiding inside it.
- Word funAnjelita starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Anjelita would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationAnjelita peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Anjelita you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
- HistoryAnjelita first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Anjelita
Anjelita is a girl name of Spanish origin. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Spanish names
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Anjelita
What is the origin of the name Anjelita?
Anjelita is Spanish in origin. Other Spanish names to consider are Sofia (“wisdom”), Camila (“temple attendant”), Maya (“illusion”) and Liliana (“lily”).
Is Anjelita a boy or girl name?
Anjelita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Anjelita?
Anjelita is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2010. It peaked at #6,892 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
Is Anjelita a biblical name?
Yes. Anjelita is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.
What should I know before naming my baby Anjelita?
Anjelita is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.