Angeliz
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 456 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and three syllables, Angeliz hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1995, with 456 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #13572, Angeliz is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Angeliz ranks #13572 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Angeliz is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a creative compound of Angel (from Greek angelos meaning 'messenger') and the suffix -iz or -iz evoking light (luz). Together it reads as 'angel of light' — a name used especially in Puerto Rican and Caribbean communities.
Vibrant and melodic, Angeliz feels distinctly Latina — sun-drenched, expressive, and full of life.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Angeliz's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Angeliz breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Angeliz's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Angeliz was #6247 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #13572, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 40 | #10134 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 179 | #6942 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 206 | #6458 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 31 | #10436 | — |
The Story of Angeliz
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Angeliz is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Angeliz are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Angeliz?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Angeliz — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 206 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Angeliz by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Angeliz per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #13572 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10451 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8066 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8447 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9804 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7435 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7869 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5463 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6484 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6474 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6751 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6362 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6584 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6196 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4951 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4653 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4690 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6378 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6280 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6247 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024