US Popularity:9908
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Blind; Sixth; Heavenly
Ceilia is a charming feminine name of Old Welsh and Latin origin that means "blind" or "sixth." It is an alternative way to spell the name Celia, which has the lovely meaning of "heavenly." It stems from the Roman surname Caelius which comes from the Latin word caelum, meaning heaven. Literature fans might recognize the name from Shakespeare's play As You Like It, while pop culture fans might know the variation from the catchy song “Cecilia” by the iconic folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. Ceilia is a beautiful name to bestow upon angelic babies who bring a heavenly feeling of joy to those around them.

Ceilia Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1985
#15494
in 1985
+ 2037
from 1984
In comparison to the previous year's data
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