What Does the Name Celeste Mean?
Celeste is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “heavenly, celestial.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Celeste |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | heavenly, celestial |
| Variants | Celestine, Celestina, Celesta, Celestia |
| Popularity | A classic name with steady appeal; returned to the U.S. top 200-300 in the 2010s-2020s. |
The meaning and origin of Celeste
The name Celeste means “heavenly, celestial” and has Latin origins. Celeste comes from the Latin caelestis, meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' Used in French, Italian, and Spanish forms, it has a long history as a Christian name.
Variants and related names
Celeste is related to several other names you may recognize: Celestine, Celestina, Celesta, Celestia. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Celeste?
A classic name with steady appeal; returned to the U.S. top 200-300 in the 2010s-2020s.
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What does the name Celeste mean?+
The name Celeste means “heavenly, celestial” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Celeste?+
Celeste originates from Latin.
Is Celeste a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Celeste has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press