Araceli Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Araceli is a Spanish name that means 'altar of heaven', originating from the Latin phrase 'Ara Coeli'. It evolved from its Latin roots to become a popular feminine name in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly gaining traction in the 20th century. The name is often associated with grace and spirituality, and while it has notable figures in contemporary culture, it does not have a biblical background.
The name Araceli is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Araceli has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Araceli' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5920th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6372nd out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2069th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 709th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 584th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 661st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1008th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Araceli' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Araceli"
Pronunciation
/ˌærəˈsɛli/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Araceli is derived from the Latin phrase 'Ara Coeli', which means 'Altar of Heaven'. It is associated with a title of the Virgin Mary in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Meaning
altar of heaven
Language Evolution
Ara Coeli, Araceli
Historical Usage
Araceli has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity as a feminine name particularly in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Ara, Celi
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Araceli is viewed as a beautiful, poetic name often associated with grace and spirituality.
Famous People
Araceli González, Araceli Segarra
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Araceli"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Araceli"
"Araceli" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5920th of 10718 | 44 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6372nd of 16616 | 94 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2069th of 12526 | 532 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 709th of 19264 | 3,483 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 584th of 27321 | 5,940 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 661st of 35406 | 6,763 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1008th of 30306 | 3,172 |
Regional Popularity of "Araceli" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
45.99% 1860th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
36.63% 2314th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Araceli" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
36.31% 1036th/2853 |
45.91% 1274th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.63% 1017th/2937 |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
18.02% 634th/3518 |
9.50% 384th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.50% 866th/3685 |
52.94% 2369th/4475 |
13.44% 698th/5194 |
4.81% 304th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.88% 911th/4582 |
29.28% 1512th/5164 |
9.60% 702nd/7313 |
5.47% 408th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.33% 1328th/3984 |
56.10% 2517th/4487 |
14.54% 992nd/6822 |
10.64% 668th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Araceli"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Araceli" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.