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Araceli is a feminine name used in Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘altar of the sky’ from Latin ara ‘altar’ and coeli ‘sky’. This is an epithet of the Virgin Mary in her role as the patron saint of Lucena, Spain." It ranked #746 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘altar of the sky’ from Latin ara ‘altar’ and coeli ‘sky’. This is an epithet of the Virgin Mary in her role as the patron saint of Lucena, Spain. The entry lists its usage as Spanish.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Araceli ranked #746 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #746 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Araceli mean?
Araceli means "altar of the sky", according to Behind the Name.
Is Araceli a popular name?
Araceli ranked #746 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Araceli a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Araceli appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Araceli — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
