Girl name · Latin
Celeste
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: heavenly, of the skyCeleste is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "heavenly, of the sky". It is used in English, Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Meaning
- Heavenly, of the sky
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- seh-LEST
Meaning and origin of Celeste
As a girl's name, Celeste comes from Latin and means "heavenly, of the sky". It is used in English, Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese. In French it is spelled Céleste.
Say it seh-LEST. In French, say say-LEST. In Italian, say cheh-LES-teh. In Spanish, say seh-LES-teh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Celeste on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Celeste on 10 lists.
“Heavenly, of the sky; Latin. Say seh-LEST”
From Angelic names, names that mean heaven or heavenly
“Means heavenly, for a doe who loves to fly”
From Reindeer names, girl reindeer names
“Heavenly, of the sky; Latin. Say say-LEST”
From French girl names, french girl names that work in English
“Latin for heavenly; soft and serene”
From Female cat names, elegant female cat names
“Latin for heavenly, perfect for a blue-eyed husky”
From Girl dog names, feminine names for dogs
“Heavenly; Latin. Dreamy and elegant”
From Girl middle names, flowing middle names for girls
“Heavenly, of the sky; Latin. Say cheh-LES-teh”
From Italian girl names, italian nature and word names for girls
“Heavenly, of the sky; Latin”
From Names that mean star, celestial names: morning star and heavens
“Heavenly; Latin. Also means sky blue in Spanish. Say seh-LES-teh”
From Spanish girl names, spanish girl names from nature and the sky
“Latin for heavenly; made for stargazing witches”
From Witch names, witchy names for girls
How popular is Celeste?
- US rank in 2025
- #188
- 1,662 babies, 1,034 per million girls
- Best rank
- #188 in 2025
- 1,662 babies that year
- Babies since 1881
- At least 65,621
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 106 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 133 per million |
| 1900s | 147 per million |
| 1910s | 141 per million |
| 1920s | 110 per million |
| 1930s | 104 per million |
| 1940s | 150 per million |
| 1950s | 347 per million |
| 1960s | 382 per million |
| 1970s | 358 per million |
| 1980s | 309 per million |
| 1990s | 545 per million |
| 2000s | 571 per million |
| 2010s | 391 per million |
| 2020s | 753 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #494 | #465 | #446 | #374 | #352 | #327 | #292 | #276 | #197 | #188 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Celeste
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- CelestineHeavenly (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Celeste
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- ColetteVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- DianaDivine, heavenly (Latin, girl)
- CelestinoHeavenly (Latin, boy)
- CelestinaHeavenly (Latin, girl)
- FalakCelestial sphere, sky (Arabic, unisex)
- LeilaniHeavenly flowers; royal child (Hawaiian, girl)
- AkashThe sky (Sanskrit, boy)
- AlohilaniBright sky (Hawaiian, girl)
- AmaneHeavenly sound (depends on characters) (Japanese, unisex)
- AngelHeavenly messenger (Greek, unisex)
- ÀngelsHeavenly messengers (Greek, girl)
Middle names for Celeste
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
- JulianaFeminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius (Latin, girl)
Celeste: common questions
What does the name Celeste mean?
Celeste comes from Latin and means "heavenly, of the sky".
Is Celeste a boy or girl name?
Celeste is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Celeste come from?
Celeste comes from Latin and means "heavenly, of the sky". Today it is used in English, Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
How do you pronounce Celeste?
Say seh-LEST. In French, say say-LEST. In Italian, say cheh-LES-teh. In Spanish, say seh-LES-teh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Celeste?
Celeste ranked #188 in the US in 2025, with 1,662 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Celeste?
Forms of Celeste with the same meaning and origin include Celestine (English).
What middle names go with Celeste?
Middle names that flow well with Celeste include Blair, Elise, Esme, Hazel and Honor. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.