Araceli vs Paula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Araceli

Girl #723 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"altar of the sky, heavenly altar"

Origin: Latin ara + caeli

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#723
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Celi, Celia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Araceli Rank #723
Paula Rank #753

Araceli is more popular, ranked #723 vs #753 for Paula.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Araceli ___

  • Araceli Guadalupe
  • Araceli María
  • Araceli Isabel
  • Araceli Valentina
  • Araceli Fernanda
  • Araceli Luz

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Araceli

Celestino Remedios Soledad Ángel Rocío

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Araceli or Paula more popular?

Araceli is more popular, ranked #723 compared to Paula at #753 in the United States.

What do Araceli and Paula mean?

Araceli means "altar of the sky, heavenly altar" (Latin ara + caeli origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Araceli and Paula boy or girl names?

Araceli is primarily a girl name. Paula is primarily a girl name.

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