Celeste
Celeste is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “heavenly, celestial.” It ranked #250 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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #250 |
| 2023 | #260 |
| 2022 | #275 |
| 2021 | #295 |
| 2020 | #320 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Celeste?
- Celeste Barber (Australian comedian)
- Celeste Ng (American novelist)
- Celeste Holm (American actress)
what names are similar to Celeste?
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