What is the origin of the name Arcelia?

Arcelia is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Arcelia?

Arcelia is currently ranked #11167 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Arcelia?

Arcelia is pronounced ahr-SEH-lee-ah.

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Arcelia

ahr-SEH-lee-ah

Popularity

#11167

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,816

Peak Year

#46 in 1975

First Recorded

1908

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Of uncertain origin, but possibly related to the Latin name Arcas, derived from the Greek word 'arktos,' meaning 'bear'.

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Arcy Celia Arce

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Arcy Celia Arce

Spelling Variations

Arcilia Arselia

Similar Names

Cecelia Cordelia Aurelia Ophelia

Personality Traits

StrongProtectiveGentleUnique

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