Aracely
Meaningaltar of heaven · Spanish
- US rank
- #1,427
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #575 in 2003
151 babies were named Aracely in the US in 2025. It has climbed 342 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1956–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,650 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Aracely, 151 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aracely would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAracely first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2003, when it reached #575.
- TrendAracely has climbed 342 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,427. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAracely is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #446, followed by Texas (#663). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Aracely means “altar of heaven”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Aracely
Aracely 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 “-ely”. US birth records list Aracely for girls from 1956 to 2025, in 70 of those 70 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #575 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,427, with 151 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.6 | 279,720 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 95,238 girls |
| 1970s | 52 | 19,279 girls |
| 1980s | 67 | 14,888 girls |
| 1990s | 91 | 11,038 girls |
| 2000s | 195 | 5,131 girls |
| 2010s | 95 | 10,489 girls |
| 2020s | 86 | 11,565 girls |
Other spellings of Aracely
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 Aracely
What does the name Aracely mean?
Aracely means “altar of heaven” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Aracely?
Aracely has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Aracely a boy or girl name?
Aracely is a girl name.
How popular is the name Aracely?
Aracely ranked #1,427 for US girls in 2025, given to 151 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#575).