Altar of the sky
Aracelia is a variant of the Spanish name Araceli. It is derived from the Latin phrase 'ara caeli', which translates to 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of the sky'. This name was historically associated with a specific title for the Virgin Mary in Rome.
Less common today
Aracelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,769 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
