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Aracely

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Pronounced ah-rah-SEH-lee /a.ra.ˈse.li/Low

Meaning: Altar of heaven, sky altarLow

In 30 seconds: Aracely is the Spanish form of Araceli, meaning altar of heaven or sky altar. It honors Our Lady of Araceli, a Marian title venerated in Spain. A beautiful four-syllable name with spiritual depth and Latin elegance.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningAltar of heaven, sky altar
U.S. rank (2025)#1427 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births151 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,905

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319562025

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

Aracely derives from the Spanish araceli, from Latin ara caeli meaning altar of heaven. The Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli in Rome sits on the Capitoline Hill where ancient Romans worshipped. Its Marian significance gave rise to the name as a devotional expression.

Aracely is used primarily in Mexico and Latin American countries as the -y spelling variant of Araceli. In the United States it is common in communities of Mexican and Central American heritage. The name carries a deeply spiritual and culturally rich meaning.

Did you know? Our Lady of Araceli is a venerated Marian title in Spain, associated with the 16th-century Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli in Rome, built on the spot where the Tiburtine Sibyl allegedly prophesied the coming of Christ.
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Behind the Name: Araceli

Variations

AraceliAraceliaAracelly

Nicknames

AraCelyAraci

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aracely Arambula (1975–present)
    Mexican actress and singer known for telenovelas such as La Patrona

If you like Aracely…

Araceli— Standard spelling of same name
Marisol— Spanish compound with sky and sea
Itzayana— Latin American spiritual name of similar character
Milagros— Spanish Marian devotional name

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Frequently Asked

What does Aracely mean?

Aracely means altar of heaven or sky altar, from the Latin ara caeli, used as a Marian devotional name honoring Our Lady of Araceli.

How do you pronounce Aracely?

Aracely is pronounced ah-rah-SEH-lee, with four syllables and stress on the third.

Is Aracely different from Araceli?

Aracely and Araceli have the same meaning and origin. Aracely with a y is the variant spelling used in Mexico and Central America.

What are nicknames for Aracely?

Good nicknames for Aracely include Ara, Cely, and Araci.

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