Cecelia
Cecelia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cecelia
- A female given name from Latin, variant of Cecilia.
How popular is Cecelia?
Since 1880, 60,519 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Cecelia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #169 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #3428 in 1932. In 2025 it ranked #529 for girls, with 569 babies given the name.
Names similar to Cecelia
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Cecelia
Sister and brother names that share Cecelia's Latin roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Cecelia FAQ
What does the name Cecelia mean?
A female given name from Latin, variant of Cecilia.
What is the origin of the name Cecelia?
Cecelia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Cecelia?
Since 1880, 60,519 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Cecelia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #169 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #3428 in 1932. In 2025 it ranked #529 for girls, with 569 babies given the name.
Is Cecelia a boy or girl name?
Cecelia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 60,519 girls and 11 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.