Is Araceli a boy's or girl's name?

Araceli is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 138 recorded births.

When was Araceli most popular?

Araceli reached its peak popularity in 2002 with 573 births that year. It is currently ranked #723 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Araceli?

Araceli is currently ranked #723 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 19,900 babies since 1939.

Araceli

A familiar Latin name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinRising fast

#723▲ 81in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A municipality of Palawan, Philippines.

Araceli is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin ara caeli meaning 'altar of the sky' or 'altar of heaven.' The Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli in Rome — built on the site of a Roman temple to Juno — made this title famous across the Catholic world.

Araceli has a deeply devotional Catholic significance combined with extraordinary sound — six syllables of Latin music. It has been a beloved choice in Mexican and Latin American communities for generations, carrying both celestial imagery and a connection to one of Rome's most ancient sacred sites. The nickname Ara or Celi keeps it practical for daily life.

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Popularity Over Time

Araceli was #548 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #723, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Araceli
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,581	#872	▼
2010s	2,522	#1031	▼
2000s	4,714	#608	▲
1990s	4,179	#568	▲
1980s	3,230	#598	▲
1970s	2,673	#625	▲
1960s	746	#1315	▲
1950s	216	#2734	▲
1940s	34	#4298	▲
1930s	5	#4281	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(81 years, 1939–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Araceli
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	388	#723	+40 (11.5%)
2023	348	#804	+43 (14.1%)
2022	305	#905	+21 (7.4%)
2021	284	#934	+28 (10.9%)
2020	256	#995	+48 (23.1%)
2019	208	#1155	-9 (-4.1%)
2018	217	#1129	-9 (-4.0%)
2017	226	#1115	+13 (6.1%)
2016	213	#1175	-36 (-14.5%)
2015	249	#1056	+33 (15.3%)
2014	216	#1150	-46 (-17.6%)
2013	262	#961	-13 (-4.7%)
2012	275	#932	-53 (-16.2%)
2011	328	#815	0
2010	328	#820	-46 (-12.3%)
2009	374	#763	-7 (-1.8%)
2008	381	#771	-56 (-12.8%)
2007	437	#672	-80 (-15.5%)
2006	517	#569	+31 (6.4%)
2005	486	#588	-33 (-6.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Araceli as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Araceli has also been given to 138 boys in the U.S. since 1969.

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Current rank

138

Total births

1981

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Araceli be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Araceli is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #723. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1939–2024) · Methodology