Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, Australian
Meaning: Heavenly or celestial, Heavenly
Pronunciation: SEH-lest, /ˈsɛlɛst/, S IY L AH S T
Popularity Rank: #46,273
Derived from the Latin word 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'celestial'. It conveys a sense of divine or heavenly qualities.
The name Celest is of Latin, Australian origin and means Heavenly or celestial, Heavenly. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Celest is commonly found in South Africa, Singapore, United States of America, and 36 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SEH-lest
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɛlɛst/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IY L AH S T
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Celest is recorded 669 times globally, ranking it as the 46,273th most common name worldwide.
Celest is most prevalent in South Africa, with 156 occurrences, making it the 7,817th most popular name in the country.
In Singapore, the name Celest is found among 1 in every 3645 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #7,817 | 1 : 15,031 |
| Singapore | #2,119 | 1 : 3,645 |
| United States of America | #15,180 | 1 : 15,596 |
| Malaysia | #10,463 | 1 : 20,954 |
| Cameroon | #6,535 | 1 : 18,567 |
| France | #30,137 | 1 : 56,695 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Celest from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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