The nameAraceli
Araceli is a Spanish girl's name meaning "altar of heaven".
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Araceli comes from the Latin ara caeli, "altar of heaven", the name of a church in Rome.
Origin
Latin, through Spanish.
History
The name comes from the Marian title of Our Lady of Araceli. In the United States it reached 487th in 2002.
Famous people named Araceli
- Araceli Segarra, mountaineer
Popularity of the name Araceli
Araceli in the United States
Araceli was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 4,714 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Araceli. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Araceli in the United States were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 316 births a year on average, against 223 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Araceli
Names from the same generation as Araceli, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Araceli mean?
Araceli comes from the Latin ara caeli, "altar of heaven", the name of a church in Rome.
What is the origin of the name Araceli?
Latin, through Spanish.
Is Araceli a girl's or a boy's name?
Araceli is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Araceli?
In 2024, Araceli was the 726th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 388 births.
What are good sibling names for Araceli?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marina, Rosa, Priscilla and Paula for a sister, Julio, René, Tony and Marco for a brother.
Who are famous people named Araceli?
Araceli Segarra, mountaineer.