Cecilia

Rank 145th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Cecilia was 145th most popular baby name for girls and 347th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,995 babies were named Cecilia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,686 babies in the United States were named Cecilia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Cecilia is around 31 to 35 years old.

The name "Cecilia" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Cecilia include Cece and Celia.

Cecilia Meaning & Origin

The name Cecilia is of Latin origin and it means "blind", symbolizing the spiritual insight or inner light that she possesses, undistracted by the outside world.

The name Cecilia is described as elegant, enlightened and harmonious.

Pronunciation

Cecilia is pronounced ce-cee-lee-ah in English. The name Cecilia has 7 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Cecilia

  • There is a famous song called "Cecilia" by Simon & Garfunkel, which was a hit in the 1970s.

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Geography

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