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Aricela

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Pronounced ah-ree-SEH-lah /ˌɑː.riˈsɛ.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Araceli/Aracely, from the Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven' — a Marian title (Our Lady of the Altar of Heaven). A reverent, traditional name.Low

In 30 seconds: A reverent Spanish classic: Aricela means 'altar of heaven,' a Marian title (said 'ah-ree-SEH-lah'). Traditional and graceful.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin

MeaningA Spanish form of Araceli/Aracely, from the Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven' — a Marian title (Our Lady of the Altar of Heaven). A reverent, traditional name.

U.S. rank (2023)#10390 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aricela is a Spanish form of Araceli/Aracely, from the Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven,' a Marian title. Reverent and graceful — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-ree-SEH-lah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, reverent, and traditional.

Did you know? Aricela is a Spanish form of Araceli, from the Latin ara caeli ('altar of heaven') — a title of the Virgin Mary — a reverent, traditional name we note respectfully (said 'ah-ree-SEH-lah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Aricela — Spanish Araceli; Latin 'altar of heaven'; Marian

Variations

AraceliAracelyAricelia

Nicknames

AriCela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aricela mean?

Aricela is a Spanish form of Araceli, from the Latin ara caeli ('altar of heaven'), a title of the Virgin Mary.

How do you pronounce Aricela?

It's said ah-ree-SEH-lah /ˌɑː.riˈsɛ.lɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aricela a boy or girl name?

Aricela is a girl's name.

How popular is Aricela?

Aricela is an extremely rare name in the U.S.