Rising since 2017, #746 for girls today.
Popularity of Araceli since 1939
Babies named Araceli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 216 |
| 1960s | 747 |
| 1970s | 2,673 |
| 1980s | 3,230 |
| 1990s | 4,179 |
| 2000s | 4,714 |
| 2010s | 2,523 |
| 2020s | 1,947 |
Meaning & origin
Araceli first appeared on U.S. Social Security records in 1939 and has maintained a modest yet steady presence. Its popularity peaked in 2002 at rank 746, though it has trended upward since 2017. The name is particularly associated with states like New Mexico, Oregon, and Nevada, reflecting strong Hispanic cultural ties. With its lyrical sound and religious resonance, Araceli remains a distinctive choice within Spanish-speaking communities.
Araceli derives from the Latin phrase 'Ara Caeli,' meaning 'altar of heaven.' It originated as a title for the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Araceli, associated with a shrine in Lucena, Spain. The name spread through Spanish-speaking countries and became popular among Catholic families, particularly in Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Where Araceli is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ara, Celi, Ari
Sibling names for Araceli
Names that share Araceli's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Yadira, Marisol, Jazmin, Leticia, Guadalupe, Isela, Itzayana, Maricela, Maricella, Marivel, Araseli, Arelys, Asusena, Eneida, Nazaria, Soraida, Anayely, Arasely, Brizeida, Elidia, Grasiela, Llesenia, Tonantzin, Yalitza, Yisel, Anacaren, Analleli, Briceyda, Esbeydi, Fiorela, Ithzel, Nalleli, Obdulia, Rosangelica, Xcaret, Yoltzin
Brothers: Javier, Carlos, Manuel, Antonio, Alejandro, Rosalio, Eustacio, Argelio, Valdez
Names like Araceli
Names whose popularity has moved with Araceli's over the last 50 years.
