Anhelica
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 71 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Anhelica is a four-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 71 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Anhelica is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Anhelica is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a phonetic Spanish spelling of Angelica — from the Latin angelicus meaning 'angelic' or 'like an angel.' In Spanish phonology, the initial h reflects the natural softening of the hard g sound.
Anhelica carries all the heavenly beauty of its Latin root — angels, light, divine protection — in a form that reflects Spanish American naming traditions. For families who love the name Angelica but want a spelling that honors their Spanish-language heritage, Anhelica is a perfectly natural and culturally grounded choice.
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Anhelica is cataloged under the Spanish naming tradition. Spanish names often flow through Latin and Visigothic roots, shaped by centuries of Catholic tradition and Iberian culture.
In the U.S., Anhelica has been recorded as a girl's name since 1992, with 71 total births. Browse the Spanish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anhelica has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34 | #13304 | — |
| 1990s | 37 | #12247 | — |
The Story of Anhelica
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Anhelica is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Anhelica are most likely born between 1992 and 2004.
How rare is Anhelica?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anhelica is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 1990s with 37 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Anhelica by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1992–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | #17396 |
| 2005 | 9 | #10992 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13750 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11094 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13289 |
| 1999 | 7 | #11482 |
| 1998 | 5 | #14296 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13555 |
| 1994 | 9 | #8854 |
| 1993 | 6 | #11870 |
| 1992 | 5 | #13422 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2006