Aracely
Girl name · #1432 in 2025 · Uniqueness 55/100
In 2025, 151 baby girls were named Aracely, placing it at #1432 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1493, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,921 girls born in 2025 was named Aracely.
Babies named Aracely per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 69-year story
Aracely first appears in the Social Security records in 1956, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2003, when 482 girls were named Aracely — good for #575 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Aracely against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Aracely in class?
Aracely scores 55 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Aracely is most common
Geography matters for names, and Aracely is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Aracelys were TX (46), CA (24), AZ (15), IL (6), NY (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Aracely
Statistically, parents drawn to Aracely tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Arely, Angely, Yarely, Yanely, and Lesly.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Aracely | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | #1427 |
| 2024 | 174 | #1317 |
| 2023 | 137 | #1548 |
| 2022 | 141 | #1521 |
| 2021 | 126 | #1652 |
| 2020 | 112 | #1769 |
| 2019 | 130 | #1629 |
| 2018 | 118 | #1741 |
| 2017 | 137 | #1591 |
| 2016 | 128 | #1667 |
| 2015 | 153 | #1493 |
| 2014 | 151 | #1479 |
| 2013 | 171 | #1362 |
| 2012 | 189 | #1269 |
| 2011 | 239 | #1041 |
| 2010 | 256 | #988 |
| 2009 | 324 | #859 |
| 2008 | 318 | #875 |
| 2007 | 345 | #832 |
| 2006 | 387 | #726 |
| 2005 | 368 | #734 |
| 2004 | 370 | #719 |
| 2003 | 482 | #575 |
| 2002 | 385 | #660 |
| 2001 | 380 | #661 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aracely a popular girl name?
Aracely ranked #1432 among girls in 2025 with 151 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1493.
When was the name Aracely most popular?
Aracely peaked in 2003, when 482 American girls received the name (ranked #575 that year). Since 2003 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Aracely?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,921 newborn American girls was named Aracely. It scores 55/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.