Araceli vs Selene

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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Selene

Girl #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#674
Total SSA Count
424
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Selly, Lena, Sel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Araceli Rank #723
Selene Rank #674

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 vs #723 for Araceli.

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

Selene ___

  • Selene Rose
  • Selene Marie
  • Selene Grace
  • Selene Aurora
  • Selene Jade
  • Selene Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Araceli

Celestino Remedios Soledad Ángel Rocío

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Araceli or Selene more popular?

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Araceli at #723 in the United States.

What do Araceli and Selene mean?

Araceli means "altar of the sky, heavenly altar" (Latin ara + caeli origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Araceli and Selene boy or girl names?

Araceli is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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