Celeste is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #859 in 2014 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 96 births ranking #423. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 193.3%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 6,970 girls born was named Celeste. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Celeste is a graceful classic meaning heavenly. It feels luminous, soft, and gently elevated.
The name has long use across European naming and remains especially admired for its subtle celestial quality. Its appeal lies in both beauty of sound and clarity of meaning.