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Celestial

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Pronounced seh-LES-chul /sɛˈlɛs.tʃəl/Medium

Meaning: A modern word-name from the English 'celestial', 'heavenly; of the sky' (from the Latin caelestis, 'of the heavens')Low

In 30 seconds: Heavenly; of the sky: Celestial is an English word-name. Warm and lyrical (said 'seh-LES-chul').
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningA modern word-name from the English 'celestial', 'heavenly; of the sky' (from the Latin caelestis, 'of the heavens')
U.S. rank (2024)#10412 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 592

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819042024

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

Celestial is a modern word-name from the English celestial, 'heavenly; of the sky' (from the Latin caelestis, 'of the heavens'). A lyrical name (said 'seh-LES-chul').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently. Rare, heavenly at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Celestial is a modern word-name from the English 'celestial', 'heavenly; of the sky' (from the Latin caelestis) — a lyrical choice (said 'seh-LES-chul').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Celestial — English word-name; heavenly

Variations

CelesteCelestia

Nicknames

Celia

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If you like Celestial…

Celeste— the classic 'heavenly' name
Celestia— a kin Celest- name
Celestine— a fellow Celest- name
Seraphina— a companion celestial name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Celestial mean?

Celestial is a modern word-name from the English 'celestial', 'heavenly; of the sky' (from the Latin caelestis).

How do you pronounce Celestial?

It's said seh-LES-chul /sɛˈlɛs.tʃəl/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Celestial a boy or girl name?

Celestial is a girl's name.

How popular is Celestial?

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

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