Heavenly or celestial
Derived from the Latin word caelestis, this name refers to the sky or the heavens. It has been used as a given name since the Renaissance and carries a sense of ethereal beauty and serenity.
About 1,662 girls were named Celeste in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Celeste — far less common.
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