Celia
Celia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Celia
Root meaning: “heaven”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Caelia, feminine of Roman family name Caelius, probably from caelum (“heaven”). Introduced into English by William Shakespeare in As You Like It.
How popular is Celia?
Since 1880, 56,642 girls and 74 boys in the U.S. have been named Celia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #141 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #2709 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #774 for girls, with 351 babies given the name.
Names similar to Celia
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Sibling name ideas for Celia
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Celia FAQ
What does the name Celia mean?
Celia traces back to a root meaning "heaven". A female given name from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Caelia, feminine of Roman family name Caelius, probably from caelum (“heaven”). Introduced into English by William Shakespeare in As You Like It.
What is the origin of the name Celia?
Celia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Celia?
Since 1880, 56,642 girls and 74 boys in the U.S. have been named Celia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #141 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #2709 in 1937. In 2025 it ranked #774 for girls, with 351 babies given the name.
Is Celia a boy or girl name?
Celia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 56,642 girls and 74 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.