Little angel; messenger
A Spanish diminutive of Angela, derived from the Greek word 'angelos'. It carries the affectionate meaning of 'little angel' or 'heavenly messenger'.
Less common today
Angelita isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,393 in 1992.
Daughter of Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo and published author
Puerto Rican track and field athlete known as 'The Angel of Puerto Rico'
Mexican actress and singer of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
