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Celestia
GirlLatin· “heavenly”
- Meaning
- heavenly
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- suh-LEHS-tee-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,586
- US babies 2025
- 42
- Best rank
- #639 (1886)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Celestia
Celestia is a Latin name that means “heavenly”.
Celestia comes from the Latin caelestis, heavenly or of the sky, the same word behind celestial. It is related to Celeste, Celestina and Celestine, and it has been used as a given name in English since at least the nineteenth century. The name is usually said suh-LEHS-tee-uh or suh-LEHS-chuh. It has a soft, ornate sound and a clear sky and heaven meaning, which appeals to parents drawn to celestial names like Luna and Stella. Celeste is the simpler relative, and Lessie or Tia can serve as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Celestia has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 6 different years. Its best national rank was #639 in 1886, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 42 were named Celestia. In 2025, 42 babies were named Celestia, and it ranked #3,586 nationally. That is 282% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,026 in 1920, #3,706 in 1950, #6,868 in 1980, #8,670 in 2000, #15,351 in 2010, and #3,586 in 2025. Of the 1,414 US girls named Celestia since records began, 14% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 199 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Shree, Saskia, Basya, Sona, and Florencia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Celestia ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2133 | 9 |
| Texas | #3393 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Celestia is usually pronounced suh-LEHS-tee-uh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with C and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Celestia
A few middle names that flow with Celestia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Celestia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Celestia mean?
Celestia is a Latin name that means “heavenly”.
What is the origin of the name Celestia?
Celestia has Latin roots. Celestia comes from the Latin caelestis, heavenly or of the sky, the same word behind celestial.
Is Celestia a popular name?
Not especially. Celestia ranked #3,586 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Celestia a boy or girl name?
Celestia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Celestia?
Celestia is usually pronounced suh-LEHS-tee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings