Cecilia
seh-seel-yuh
US Popularity:347
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Blind; Hidden; Of Saint Cecilia
Cecilia is a girl’s name of Italian origin. Coming from the Latin name Caecilia and the Latin word caecus, it translates to "blind" or "hidden." This can have extra meaning if baby is a shy one that prefers to hide from the spotlight. This name also once served as a title after Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. This melodious name has various spelling options, so baby can have their own unique sound. Singing to their own tune, this independent bundle of joy can embrace their individuality as they flows through life like a song carried by the breeze. With variations of this title popping up in royal families around Europe, Cecilia may even reflect a regal air, with grace and poise underpinning her charming character.
Cecilia Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cecilia is currently #274 on The Bump
Girl:Cecilia is currently #117 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cecilia is currently #347 in U.S. births
Girl:Cecilia is currently #109 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#347
in 2022
- 21
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Cecilia Family History
Britannica, St. Cecilia, Roman martyr, October 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Cecil, August 2023
WordSense, caecilian
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