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Cecilia

female

Meaning

"Blind"

From a Roman family name associated with blindness, it is reinforced by Saint Cecilia’s prominence in Christian tradition.

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Popularity History of Cecilia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#123Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#123

Cecilia was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+14

better than 2023

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

Cecilia Nicknames

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Cecilia

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables4
Length7 letters

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