Grace; angel
Aniela is the Polish form of Angela, ultimately derived from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning messenger. It carries the dual connotation of divine grace and angelic presence. While popular in Poland, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for parents in the United States.
About 36 girls were named Aniela in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Swiss Jungian psychologist and author
The only woman in history who was not a Soviet citizen to receive the Hero of the Soviet Union
Renowned Polish translator of Joseph Conrad's works
