Arcelia
- US rank
- #5,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,720 in 1950
20 babies were named Arcelia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6,225 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Arcelia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 80,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Arcelia, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arcelia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArcelia first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1950, when it ranked #1,720. Today it's #5,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendArcelia has climbed 6,225 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Arcelia
Arcelia is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lia”. US birth records list Arcelia for girls from 1908 to 2025, in 108 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1950, when it ranked #1,720 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,917, with 20 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.5 | 133,333 girls |
| 1910s | 2.0 | 505,051 girls |
| 1920s | 8.3 | 119,904 girls |
| 1930s | 7.2 | 139,470 girls |
| 1940s | 8.6 | 115,875 girls |
| 1950s | 9.1 | 109,649 girls |
| 1960s | 8.8 | 113,122 girls |
| 1970s | 19 | 52,604 girls |
| 1980s | 15 | 67,705 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 66,934 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 93,110 girls |
| 2010s | 5.5 | 182,149 girls |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 137,300 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
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- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
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Questions about the name Arcelia
What is the origin of the name Arcelia?
Arcelia has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Arcelia a boy or girl name?
Arcelia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Arcelia?
Arcelia ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1950 (#1,720).