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Cecelia

female

Meaning

"Blind"

Variant of Cecilia, from a Roman family name traditionally interpreted as blind and associated with Saint Cecilia in Christian tradition.

Biblical

Popularity History of Cecelia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#568Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#568

Cecelia was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-71

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Cecelia Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Cecelia.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Cecelia

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables4
Length7 letters

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