What does the name Cecilia mean?

The name Cecilia means "Blind".

What is the origin of the name Cecilia?

Cecilia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Cecilia?

In 2023, 2,238 babies were named Cecilia in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Cecilia a girl's name?

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

Cecilia

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 2,238 →

All-Time Total: 104,540

Peak Year: 2024

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."

Notable Namesakes

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

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Cecilia

Vivienne Grace Tessa Vera Claire Charlotte Mackenzie Eloise

Complementary Names / Brothers

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

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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