Baby name
Anélia
/uh-NEH-lee-uh/
Meaning
“Angel, messenger of God”
Derived from Greek *angelos* ('messenger' or 'angel'), signifying 'angelic'.
How it ages.
Anélia is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Use of Anélia is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.