Arlette vs Celia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlette

Girl #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Norman English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
516
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arla, Lettie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arlette Rank #583
Celia Rank #734

Arlette is more popular, ranked #583 vs #734 for Celia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlette ___

  • Arlette Marie
  • Arlette Claire
  • Arlette Louise
  • Arlette Elise
  • Arlette Sophie
  • Arlette Blanc

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlette

Colette Simone Marcel Renée Odette

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlette or Celia more popular?

Arlette is more popular, ranked #583 compared to Celia at #734 in the United States.

What do Arlette and Celia mean?

Arlette means "eagle, noble strength" (Germanic origin). Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin).

Are Arlette and Celia boy or girl names?

Arlette is primarily a girl name. Celia is primarily a girl name.

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