What does the name Cecelia mean?

The name Cecelia means "Blind".

What is the origin of the name Cecelia?

Cecelia is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 529 babies were named Cecelia in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Cecelia is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 529 →

All-Time Total: 54,519

Peak Year: 1918

Cecelia is of Latin origin, derived from the name Caecilius, meaning "blind" or "dim-sighted."

Girl names closely related to Cecelia

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Boy names closely related to Cecelia

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Names with similar meaning to Cecelia

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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