Graciela

Graciela is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 102 girls in the United States.

Graciela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Graciela

Graciela belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Graciela first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #574 in 1998, and in 2024 102 babies received the name — 16,205 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Graciela in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#574 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Graciela in 2024
102
Total since 1880
16,205

Graciela in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#3971 in 2022
Babies named Graciela in 2024
3
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Graciela mean?

The meaning of Graciela is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Graciela a boy or girl name?

Graciela is a girl name. In 2024, 102 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Graciela?

Graciela comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Graciela?

Graciela first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #574 in 1998, and 102 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.