Aracely
How to say it: air-uh-SEL-ee · /ˌærəˈsɛliː/
Spanish variant of Araceli, from Latin 'ara caeli' meaning 'altar of the sky/heaven'.
Aracely was the 564th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 151 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #423 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #564 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 151 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,437 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #423 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 2000s, Aracely has grown rarer and now stands well below that high. The next few years should bring a small lift.
What goes with it
Gentle, soft and breathy, Aracely moves with a lyrical lilt. Marisol echoes its spirit, and Ara works as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aracely is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
Famous people named Aracely
- Aracely Arámbula (born 1975)Mexican actress, model and singer
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