Celeste

Meaning of Celeste

This name comes from the Latin word for 'heavenly' or 'celestial'. It suggests something divine or from the sky.

Celeste has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Celeste

Celeste is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #188 in 2025 from #275 in 2000.

Notable people named Celeste

• Celeste Barber
  Australian comedian and author
• Celeste Wall’s
  American author and essayist
• Celeste Holm
  American actress, Oscar winner
• Celeste Ntuli
  South African comedian and actress
• Celeste Buckingham
  Swiss-American singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Celeste

What does the name Celeste mean?

Celeste means this name comes from the latin word for 'heavenly' or 'celestial'. it suggests something divine or from the sky, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Celeste a boy's or a girl's name?

Celeste is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Celeste?

In 2025, Celeste ranked #188 for girls, up from #198 the year before.

When was Celeste most popular?

Celeste peaked at #188 in 2025.