Celestial
Meaningheavenly · English
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,877 in 1904
12 babies were named Celestial in the US in 2025. It has climbed 591 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Celestial you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Celestial, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Celestial would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCelestial first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #1,877. Today it's #8,362, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCelestial has climbed 591 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Celestial means “heavenly”.
About the name Celestial
Celestial is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “heavenly”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ial”. US birth records list Celestial for girls from 1904 to 2025, in 57 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #1,877 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 3.0 | 329,670 girls |
| 1910s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 girls |
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 girls |
| 1970s | 4.6 | 219,298 girls |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 257,069 girls |
| 1990s | 7.9 | 126,422 girls |
| 2000s | 8.4 | 118,483 girls |
| 2010s | 4.5 | 221,239 girls |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 127,932 girls |
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Questions about the name Celestial
What does the name Celestial mean?
Celestial means “heavenly” in English.
What is the origin of the name Celestial?
Celestial has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Celestial a boy or girl name?
Celestial is a girl name.
How popular is the name Celestial?
Celestial ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#1,877).