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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Heavenly
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- seh-LES-tah
Celesta is a Latin name meaning "heavenly." It has been recorded in U.S. baby name data going back to 1881, so it's not a modern invention — just a name that has stayed rare across the decades. If you're drawn to a Latin name with a clear, gentle meaning, Celesta is worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Celesta
Meaning: Heavenly.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Celesta
seh-LES-tahIPA /səˈlɛstə/
Popularity of Celesta
Celesta actually reached its highest popularity earliest on record, ranking #846 back in 1881 with 5 babies given the name. By 2024, it had fallen to #13778 with just 6 babies, making it about as rare today as it was well over a century ago.
Names Like Celesta
These names have followed a similar path to Celesta in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Celesta mean?
Heavenly. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Celesta?
Celesta is pronounced seh-LES-tah (IPA: /səˈlɛstə/).
Is Celesta a popular name right now?
Celesta peaked at #846 in 1881 and is ranked #13778 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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