Graciela is a Spanish name derived from gracia, so it means "grace" or "favor", and it is the usual Spanish-language counterpart of Grace. It has long been a staple in Mexican American families, with Chela as the traditional nickname. Graciela ranked number 812 in 2000, left the top 1000 in the years that followed and has held steady around 1800 to 2000 for a decade, landing at number 1835 in 2025.