Araceli
Meaningaltar of heaven · Spanish
- US rank
- #746
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #487 in 2002
364 babies were named Araceli in the US in 2025. It has climbed 248 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1939–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Araceli you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,415 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Araceli, 364 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Araceli would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAraceli first shows up in US birth records in 1939, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 86 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #487.
- TrendAraceli has climbed 248 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #746. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAraceli is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #130, followed by Oregon (#298) and Arizona (#372). It's in the top 1,000 in 12 states.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Araceli means “altar of heaven”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Araceli
Araceli is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “altar of heaven”. It has 7 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-eli”. US birth records list Araceli for girls from 1939 to 2025, in 82 of those 87 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #487 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #746, with 364 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 4.6 | 217,391 girls |
| 1940s | 2.1 | 480,769 girls |
| 1950s | 11 | 91,075 girls |
| 1960s | 42 | 23,804 girls |
| 1970s | 175 | 5,723 girls |
| 1980s | 188 | 5,314 girls |
| 1990s | 232 | 4,313 girls |
| 2000s | 256 | 3,914 girls |
| 2010s | 144 | 6,944 girls |
| 2020s | 200 | 4,993 girls |
Other spellings of Araceli
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Araceli
What does the name Araceli mean?
Araceli means “altar of heaven” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Araceli?
Araceli has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Araceli a boy or girl name?
Araceli is a girl name.
How popular is the name Araceli?
Araceli ranked #746 for US girls in 2025, given to 364 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#487).