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Aracely

Girl name · Latin · Spanish

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

0135270195620002025

Most popular states (2025)

AZ rank #446TX rank #663

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

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A few things about Aracely you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

Aracely Arámbula

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Aracely Arámbula

Mexican actress, model and singer

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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

Aracely for girls, by decade
DecadeBabies per millionAbout 1 in
1950s3.6279,720 girls
1960s1195,238 girls
1970s5219,279 girls
1980s6714,888 girls
1990s9111,038 girls
2000s1955,131 girls
2010s9510,489 girls
2020s8611,565 girls

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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).