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Celes

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How to Pronounce Celes

Pronounced sə-LES /səˈlɛs/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Celeste/Celestine — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky'; also a video-game character name; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Heavenly; of the sky: Celes shortens Celeste — 'heavenly'. Crisp, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'sə-LES').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA short form of Celeste/Celestine — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky'; also a video-game character name; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#15389 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 265
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419652025

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

Celes is a short form of Celeste/Celestine — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky' (routes layered, which we note). It is also a beloved video-game character name (Final Fantasy VI), which we note. A crisp, lyrical name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, heavenly at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Celeste means 'heavenly; of the sky' (Latin caelestis) — Celes is a crisp short form (also a beloved Final Fantasy character) — used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'sə-LES').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Celeste — routes layered

Variations

CelesteCelestineCelia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Celes mean?

Celes shortens Celeste — Latin 'heavenly; of the sky'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Celes?

It's said sə-LES /səˈlɛs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Celes a boy or girl name?

Celes is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Celes?

Celes is a very rare name in the U.S.

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