Celeste

At a Glance: Name: Celeste – Meaning: heavenly – Origin: Latin (via French) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: suh-LEST

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Celeste is a girl's name with roots in Latin, arriving in English by way of French, and it carries the meaning "heavenly." It's pronounced suh-LEST, and it falls into the timeless, classic style camp. If you want a name that reads as classic without feeling overused, Celeste is worth a look.

Meaning & Origin of Celeste

Meaning: Heavenly.

Origin: Latin (via French).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Celeste

Phonetic: suh-LEST   IPA: /səˈlɛst/

Popularity of Celeste

Celeste hit its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #198 with 1,556 babies given the name — based on Social Security Administration data going back to 1881.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Celeste mean?

Heavenly. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Celeste)

How do you pronounce Celeste?

Celeste is pronounced suh-LEST (IPA: /səˈlɛst/).

Is Celeste a popular name right now?

Celeste is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #198 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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