Celeste
Celeste is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “heavenly, celestial.” It ranked #188 in the United States in 2025. Celeste derives from the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly.
how do you pronounce Celeste?
seh-LEST
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what does Celeste mean?
The name Celeste means “heavenly, celestial.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Celeste derives from the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly.' It has a timeless, ethereal quality that has kept it in steady use across French, Italian, and English-speaking cultures for centuries.
where does the name Celeste come from?
From the Latin caelestis, meaning heavenly or celestial.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #188 |
| 2024 | #197 |
| 2023 | #276 |
| 2022 | #292 |
| 2021 | #327 |
| 2020 | #352 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Celeste?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Celeste?
- Celeste Barber (Australian comedian)
- Celeste Ng (American novelist)
- Celeste Holm (American actress)
what names are similar to Celeste?
what names go well with Celeste?
Sibling names that share Celeste's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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