Celestia
Meaningheavenly · Latin
- US rank
- #3,577
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #633 in 1886
42 babies were named Celestia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 876 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Celestia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,314 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Celestia, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Celestia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCelestia has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Celestias, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #633. Today it's #3,577, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCelestia is 4.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 38,314.
- TrendCelestia has climbed 876 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,577. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Celestia means “heavenly”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Celestia
Celestia is a girl name of French and Latin origin meaning “heavenly”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-tia”. US birth records list Celestia for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 124 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #633 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,577, with 42 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 43 | 22,999 girls |
| 1890s | 22 | 44,803 girls |
| 1900s | 27 | 36,711 girls |
| 1910s | 23 | 42,900 girls |
| 1920s | 12 | 83,893 girls |
| 1930s | 5.6 | 178,571 girls |
| 1940s | 4.7 | 211,864 girls |
| 1950s | 4.5 | 224,215 girls |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 287,356 girls |
| 1970s | 3.5 | 288,184 girls |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 295,858 girls |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 395,257 girls |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 204,918 girls |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,643 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,583 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Celestia
What does the name Celestia mean?
Celestia means “heavenly” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Celestia?
Celestia has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Celestia a boy or girl name?
Celestia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Celestia?
Celestia ranked #3,577 for US girls in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#633).