Angelique

Angelique - A very unique female name

Angelique appeared on the charts for the first time in 1953 on position #1041. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Angelique and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Angelique? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Angelique. The baby girl name Angelique was given to 153 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1148 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,519 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Angelique peaked in popularity 56 years ago in 1970 on position 302.

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Angelique is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Angelique is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #517 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,706.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Angelique is where you live.

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Angelique origin and meaning

French, from Latin

The French form of Angelica, from Latin angelicus, 'angelic, of the angels', from Greek angelos, 'messenger'

Angélique is the French form of Angelica, a name in use since the late Middle Ages from the Latin for angelic. The unaccented Angelique entered US data in 1953 and peaked in 1970, with a gentle rise again in recent years.

Attested etymology

Angelique is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Angelique, pop culture references for the name Angelique and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Angelique

We've found the following names that sound similar to Angelique, sorted by popularity.

Angela / Angelina / Angel / Angelica / Angeline / Angelia / Ainsley / Ansley / Angelita / Anjali /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Angelique

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Angelique a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Angelique?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ahn-jel-EEK · /ˌɑːndʒɛˈliːk/
The site's table lists 4 syllables; the standard English and French forms are spoken with 3 (ahn-jel-EEK). A four-syllable reading also occurs.

Around the world

• Angélique (French) — The original accented French form.
• Angelica (Italian and Spanish) — The root form of the name in Italian and Spanish.

Spellings and nicknames

• Angelica — The root form; a separate, more common entry.
• Anjelica — A respelling (actress Anjelica Huston's spelling) — a separate entry.

Nicknames: Angie

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Angelique has a French, perfumed elegance that Angelica doesn't quite match, and its slight rise suggests quiet rediscovery. It is elaborate in a way current taste usually avoids, which keeps it distinctive.

Worth knowing

• Angelica, Angelina and Angela crowd the same sound — mix-ups are constant.
• The accent in the original French form is usually dropped, changing how people read it.