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Angel
unisexAIN-jel
“Messenger of God”
🌍 Greek📊 #86 nationally
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Angel is a Greek name meaning "Messenger of God." Currently ranked #86 nationally with 5,577 births in the latest SSA data. 📉 Declining trend: -27% vs the previous decade.
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