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Graciela

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Pronounced gra-THYEH-la /ɡɾa.ˈθje.la/Medium

Meaning: GraceMedium

In 30 seconds: Graciela is the Spanish form of Grace, meaning exactly that, with an ornamental -ela ending. It is the kind of name that sounds like a blessing said aloud.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningGrace
U.S. rank (2025)#1835 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births109 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,314

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819162025

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

Built directly on 'grace', Graciela carries the same idea of favor and elegance found in the Latin Gratia. Spanish speakers have used it warmly for generations, and it sits alongside relatives like Grazia in Italian and the plainer English Grace. The longer form gives the simple virtue name a flowing, musical shape.

The four soft syllables make Graciela feel lyrical, which suits the Cuban singer Graciela, born Graciela Perez Gutierrez and remembered as the First Lady of Latin Jazz. The Argentine choreographer Graciela Daniele carries it on Broadway, so the name has a real history among performers. Diminutives like Gracie offer an easy everyday short form.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Graciela is 'grace', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Graciela — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

GratiaGraceGracieGraziaGraziella

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Graciela (1915-2010)
    Cuban singer (born Graciela Perez Gutierrez) regarded as the First Lady of Latin Jazz, longtime vocalist with Machito and his Afro-Cubans.
  • ★Graciela Daniele (b. 1939)
    Argentine-American dancer, choreographer and director known for her Broadway work and multiple Tony Award nominations.

If you like Graciela…

Grace— the plain English name whose meaning Graciela elaborates
Gracie— a friendly short form already linked to Graciela
Gianella— another Spanish name
Micaela— another Spanish name
Carmela— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Graciela mean?

Graciela is usually explained as meaning 'grace' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Graciela?

It's commonly said gra-THYEH-la /ɡɾa.ˈθje.la/.

Is Graciela a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Graciela is used as a girl name.

How popular is Graciela?

In 2024, Graciela ranked #1943 in the U.S. for girls, with 102 births recorded.

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