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Celest

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How to Pronounce Celest

Pronounced suh-LEST /səˈlɛst/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Celeste — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky; celestial'Low

In 30 seconds: Heavenly; of the sky: Celest spells Celeste — 'heavenly'. Lyrical, celestial, and warm (said 'suh-LEST').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Celeste — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky; celestial'

U.S. rank (2024)#6968 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,081

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

Celest is a spelling of Celeste — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky; celestial'. A lyrical, celestial name (said 'suh-LEST'; nickname Celi).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, heavenly-and-of-the-sky at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Celeste means 'heavenly; of the sky; celestial' (Latin caelestis) — Celest is a streamlined spelling, lyrical and celestial (said 'suh-LEST').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Celeste — Latin etymology

Variations

CelesteCelestineCelesta

Nicknames

Celi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Celest mean?

Celest spells Celeste — Latin 'heavenly; of the sky; celestial'.

How do you pronounce Celest?

It's said suh-LEST /səˈlɛst/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Celest a boy or girl name?

Celest is a girl's name.

How popular is Celest?

Celest is a rare spelling in the U.S.