Cecilia name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 20th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin

Usage: English, German, Spanish, Scandinavian, Italian, Old Norse, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cecilia

sah-see-lee-ah

Meaning: Dim Sighted, Blind One, Sixth and Indication of the Gender of Caecilier

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What does Cecilia mean?
Variations of Cecilia
Nicknames for Cecilia
Middle Names for Cecilia
How popular is Cecilia?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Cecilia
Sibling Names for Cecilia
Famous People Named Cecilia
Lists having Cecilia

What does Cecilia mean?

Eternal and Famous Cecilia is used dominantly in German, Danish, Spanish, Icelandic, Swedish, Old Norse, Greenlandic, Italian, English, Finnish, Norwegian and Scandinavian, Cecilia means "Dim Sighted, The Way for the Blind, Sixth or Indication of the Gender of Caecilier" is came from Latin is used as a gender-neutral name.

Also Cecilia is form of Caecilia in Nordic language.

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How do I pronounce Cecilia?

The three syllabled name Cecilia is pronounced, sah-see-lee-ah. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., sah-seel-yah or seh-seel-yuh.

Variants of Cecilia

Caecilius, Cacelia, Cecilie, Celia, Caelius, Caelia, Celeste, Celina, Cilia

Nicknames for Cecilia

There are plateful of nicknames to go along with Cecilia. Some of those include:

Names that rhyme with Cecilia

How popular is the name Cecilia?

Cecilia was a popular name in United States. Over 96972 babies have been named Cecilia since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 2018, the moniker grabbed the 155th spot and 1814 baby girls were given the name.

However after 165 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names an astounding 139 times Also, Cecilia is a popular in Italy where over 2818 new-borns have been given the name since 2016.

Recently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 43rd spot and 1010 baby girls were given the name. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 3 times

Cecilia is a common name in England and Wales given to over 1275 babies in 23 years.

Currently the name is rising, in 2016, 101 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 437th position. Also, Cecilia was a common name in Spain. Over 386 babies have been named Cecilia since 2002.

When at the peak of its usage in 2002,. After 2 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Cecilia used to be a common name in Sweden, first appeared in 1998 and over 672 babies have been given the name in 5 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1998,. After 5 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Cecilia is a familiar baby name in France, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 900 names.

In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 815 on girl names chart when 64 babies were named Cecilia. Over 242 people have been named Cecilia in France. Cecilia is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 41 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 200.

Over 332 people have been named Cecilia in Ireland. During its 21 years of usage in Switzerland, it had made up to just the top 400 girl names. There are over 275 babies that have been given the name Cecilia in Switzerland.

In Belgium, it has been in use since 1997 and peaked in 2017 when it ranked 577th. Over 119 babies in Belgium have been named Cecilia.

Cecilia is a rare baby name in Spain there is very thin chances of it still being given since it isn't seen since 2003.

There are over 386 babies that have been given the name Cecilia in Spain. However things change on global perspective, Cecilia is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 500 have the name as well as in, Nigeria, Brazil and Philippines.

Also the baby name is popular in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ghana, Ecuador, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Angola, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia, Guatemala, Cameroon, El Salvador, Sudan, Uganda, England, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Panama, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea.

At least, 1810000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			155	1798
2017			168	1804
2016			178	1814
2015			181	1776
2014			206	1636

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Facts

Cecilia in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	368	4131	7795
	0	0	0	7024
	3	2	23271	41770
	3	2	452	801
	3	0	1736	0

What numerology tells about Cecilia?

You have no problem standing up for what's right, no matter if it concerns you, someone you know or someone you've just met. Letter A at the end of your name foreshadows your high ambition to become someone in life. Although you play tough all the time, deep inside, there's a sensitive soul capable of love. You are co-operative, caring and courteous individual. You are always open to new adventures.

Go through the following names similar to Cecilia

Julienne - Unwonted Julienne came from Latin, meaning of Julienne is "Illustrious Roman Family or Julia", dominantly used in Swedish and Norwegian is used as a gender-neutral name
Tacey - Atypical Tacey is used in English is a girl name, rooted from Latin, Tacey means "Quiet Silent Mute". Tacey is short version of Tacita.
Petronille means Female Version of Peter, Small Rock or Stone typically used for girls which is rooted from Latin is notably used in French and Finnish
Karina means Innocent, Pure or Pretty is chiefly used in Greenlandic and Gujarati is originated from Latin and Old Greek is a gender-neutral name
Pascale - The curious unisex name Pascale is notably used in French, Pascale means "Easter or Paschal" came from Hebrew and Latin

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Middle names for Cecilia

Here is a list of famous and familiar middle names that go with the baby name Cecilia.

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Sibling Names for Cecilia

Choosing a name for your newborn can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to selecting the perfect sibling names. If you've decided on "Cecilia" as your little one's name, we've got you covered! Here are some great options for sibling names that complement the beautiful and classic name Cecilia.

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Famous people named Cecilia

Cecilia Cubas, the daughter of former Paraguayan President Raúl Cubas, was found dead on February 16
Cecilia Andersson, ice hockey goaltender from Sweden
Cecilia Månsdotter, Swedish noblewoman
Cecilia Ferrazzi, Counter-Reformation Catholic mystic whose life was extensively involved with the establishment and maintenance of women's houses of refuge
Cecilia Chacón, Peruvian fujimorist politician
Cecilia Galloway, has been a headmistress
Cecilia Stegö Chilò, Swedish Minister for Culture for ten days
Cecilia Mettler, medical historian
Cecilia Thackaberry, Irish nun with the Presentation Sisters
Cecilia Magnusson, Swedish politician of the Moderate Party
Cecilia Widegren, Swedish politician of the Moderate Party

Cecilia Gasdia, Italian operatic soprano
Cecilia Medina, Chilean jurist
Cecilia Maria de Candia, British-Italian writer
Cecilia Krieger, third person to earn a Ph
Cecilia Gyllenhammar, Swedish author
Saint Cecilia, patroness of musicians
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, British-born American astronomer and astrophysicist
Cecilia R. Aragon, American computer scientist, professor
Cecilia Beaux, American society portraitist
Cecilia Bolocco, Chilean actress
Cecilia Gallerani, favourite and most celebrated of the many mistresses of Ludovico Sforza
Cecilia Bartoli, Italian coloratura mezzo-soprano opera singer and recitalist
Cecilia Altonaga, Florida United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Cecilia Renata of Austria, was Queen of Poland as the wife of King Władysław IV Vasa
Cecilia Malmström, Swedish politician
Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, author and editor of 20 books
Cecilia Roth, Argentine actress
Cecilia Tan, writer, editor, sexuality activist
Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, mother of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and maternal grandmother and godmother of Queen Elizabeth II
Cecilia Underwood, 1st Duchess of Inverness, mistress of Prince Augustus Frederick
Cecilia, pop-rock band based in New York
Cecilia Colledge, British figure skater
Cecilia Suárez, Ariel Award and Emmy International nominated Mexican actress
Cecilia Vennersten, Swedish pop singer
Cecilia Fire Thunder, American Indian chief

Cecilia Keaveney, former Irish Fianna Fáil politician
Cecilia Alvear, Field Producer with NBC Network News in Burbank
Cecilia Todd, singer and cuatro player
Cecilia Dart-Thornton, Australian author of fantasy novels
Cecilia Lundqvist, Swedish artist, working exclusively with animation
Cecilia Amenábar, Chilean actress, model and artist
Cecilia & The Argonauts, popular Nicaraguan rock band
Cecilia Ekelundh, Swedish golfer
Cecilia Rognoni, retired Argentine field hockey player,
Cecilia Soto González, Mexican politician
Cecilia Loftus, Scottish actress, singer, mimic, vaudevillian
Cecilia Muñoz-Palma, Filipino jurist and the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the Philippines