Araceli

Araceli is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “altar of heaven.” In 2024 it was given to 388 girls in the United States.

Araceli at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“altar of heaven”

About the name Araceli

Araceli belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “altar of heaven” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Araceli first appears in Social Security records in 1939. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #487 in 2002, and in 2024 388 babies received the name — 19,900 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Araceli in US records

First recorded (US)
1939
Best US rank
#487 in 2002
Peak year
2002
Babies named Araceli in 2024
388
Total since 1880
19,900

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Araceli mean?

Araceli means “altar of heaven” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Araceli a boy or girl name?

Araceli is a girl name. In 2024, 388 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Araceli?

Araceli comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Araceli?

Araceli first appears in US records in 1939. Its best-ever ranking was #487 in 2002, and 388 babies were given the name in 2024.

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