Altar of the sky or noble
Aricela is a rare name likely formed as a variant of Araceli, meaning 'altar of the sky' in Latin. It may also be influenced by Germanic roots meaning 'noble.' It is primarily used within Spanish-speaking communities but remains very uncommon in the United States.
About 5 girls were named Aricela in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).