Celest
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Celest first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 1,051 babies have been named Celest in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Celest is past its peak , currently ranked #7,284 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,284
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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About the Name Celest
Celest is a girl name .
Celest is currently ranked #7,284 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Celest include Cel, Cele, Celey, Celeie, Cey, Ceie, and Celkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Celest include Celeste, Celestia, Celestine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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