Celestia
Celestia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Celestia
Root meaning: “heavenly”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin caelestis (“heavenly”), perhaps influenced by celestial. In sense 2 (“Fredericton”), after Celestial City.
How popular is Celestia?
Since 1880, 1,414 girls in the U.S. have been named Celestia. Its highest rank for girls was #639 in 1886. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Celestia FAQ
What does the name Celestia mean?
Celestia traces back to a root meaning "heavenly". A female given name from Latin. From Latin caelestis (“heavenly”), perhaps influenced by celestial. In sense 2 (“Fredericton”), after Celestial City.
What is the origin of the name Celestia?
Celestia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Celestia?
Since 1880, 1,414 girls in the U.S. have been named Celestia. Its highest rank for girls was #639 in 1886. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Celestia a boy or girl name?
Celestia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,414 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.