Holding steady, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Celestia since 1880
Babies named Celestia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Celestia's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 56 |
| 1890s | 51 |
| 1900s | 79 |
| 1910s | 199 |
| 1920s | 143 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 69 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s | 200 |
Meaning & origin
Celestia is a rare feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'heavenly.' First recorded in 1880, it saw its peak popularity in 1886. In 2025, the name ranked 3,577th, with only 1 in about 38,268 girls receiving it. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades. The name has been most common in California and Texas. With its celestial meaning and melodious sound, Celestia offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Celeste or Stella.
Celestia is the feminine form of the Latin name Caelestis, meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' It was used as a given name in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 19th century. Its use may have been influenced by the Spanish and Portuguese name Celeste.
Where Celestia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Celly, Lettie, Tia
Sibling names for Celestia
Names that share Celestia's style, for a brother or sister.
