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Aricella

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Pronounced ah-ree-SEH-lah /ɑː.riːˈsɛ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Aricella reads as a respelling of Aracely or Aricela, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honors a Marian title and is warm across Spanish-speaking families.Low

In 30 seconds: A name for the sky: Aricella means 'altar of heaven,' a spin on Aracely (said 'ah-ree-SEH-lah'). Devotional and Spanish.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningAricella reads as a respelling of Aracely or Aricela, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honors a Marian title and is warm across Spanish-speaking families.
U.S. rank (2025)#13365 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082025

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

As a girl's name, Aricella reads as a form of Aracely/Aricela ('altar of heaven'), a devotional Marian name. It carries a soft, lyrical, Spanish air (said 'ah-ree-SEH-lah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, devotional, and Spanish-flavored.

Did you know? Aricella echoes Araceli, from Latin ara caeli — 'altar of heaven'. It honors a title of the Virgin Mary, cherished in Spanish-speaking homes (said 'ah-ree-SEH-lah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Aricella — Aracely/Aricela respelling; Latin 'altar of heaven'

Variations

AracelyAricelaAraceli

Nicknames

AriCellaCeci

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aricella mean?

Aricella means 'altar of heaven,' a respelling of the Spanish Marian name Aracely/Araceli.

How do you pronounce Aricella?

It's said ah-ree-SEH-lah /ɑː.riːˈsɛ.lə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aricella a boy or girl name?

Aricella is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aricella?

Aricella is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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