Cecilia

Girl's name

Cecilia is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which is believed to be derived from the Latin word "caecus" meaning "blind."

Meaning Blind
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 2,238
Peak year 2024

Appears In These Collections

Vintage Royal Italian Beautiful

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cecilia Bartoli - Opera singer
  • Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin - Astronomer
  • Cecilia Beaux - Portrait painter
  • Cecilia Muñoz - Public policy advocate
  • Cecilia Cheung - Actress and singer

Sisters for Cecilia

Girl names closely related to Cecilia

Vivienne Grace Tessa Vera Claire Charlotte Mackenzie Eloise

Brothers for Cecilia

Boy names closely related to Cecilia

Gavin Connor Jack Cameron Owen Elliot George Patrick

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Cecilia

Cecelia Cecil Cecile Cecily Celia Shayla Sheila Shelia

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