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Aracelis

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Pronounced ah-rah-SEH-lees /ɑː.rɑːˈsɛ.lis/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish elaboration of Araceli, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven' — a Marian title tied to the Roman basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli. Long used in Spain and Latin America.Low

In 30 seconds: Skyward and devotional: Aracelis means 'altar of heaven', a Marian name from Latin (said 'ah-rah-SEH-lees').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningA Spanish elaboration of Araceli, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven' — a Marian title tied to the Roman basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli. Long used in Spain and Latin America.
U.S. rank (2024)#13597 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,089

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019552024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aracelis extends Araceli, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven' — a title of the Virgin Mary linked to the great basilica on Rome's Capitoline Hill. It has been a Spanish and Latin American favourite for generations, and the -is ending is a Caribbean and Latino flourish (said 'ah-rah-SEH-lees').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, behind Araceli. Rare, devotional, and rolling.

Did you know? Behind Aracelis stands the Roman basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli — 'St Mary of the Altar of Heaven'. The name is a Marian title turned given name, which we note respectfully (said 'ah-rah-SEH-lees').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aracelis — Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'; Marian name

Variations

AraceliAracelyAracelly

Nicknames

AraCeliChely

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aracelis mean?

It comes from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven' — a Marian title, elaborated in Spanish as Aracelis.

How do you pronounce Aracelis?

It's said ah-rah-SEH-lees — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aracelis a boy or girl name?

Aracelis is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aracelis?

Aracelis is rare in the U.S., though Araceli is better known.

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