Altar of the sky
Derived from the Latin phrase 'ara caeli', meaning 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of the sky'. It is also associated with the title of the Virgin Mary, 'Santa Maria in Aracoeli', a famous basilica in Rome. The name carries a sense of celestial devotion and historical depth.
Less common today
Arcelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,300 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Mexican actress
Mexican actress and wife of Manuel Valdés
