GirlEnglish origin

Cecelia: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A musical name meaning one who sees deeply.

Origin
English
Syllables
4
Current rank
#577
Peak
#169 in 1884

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #22618801900: #19519001910: #19619101920: #21719201930: #28619301940: #26119401950: #27719501960: #40619601970: #57519701980: #92919801990: #84919902000: #77120002005: #66020052010: #74120102015: #54420152020: #5772020#1#929

What Cecelia Means

Cecelia is a girl name of English origin. A musical name meaning one who sees deeply.

How Popular Cecelia Is

Cecelia currently ranks #577 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #169 in 1884. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Cecelia

  • Cecelia peaked at #169 in the U.S. in 1884.
  • Cecelia is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It resonates with musical associations.

Names Like Cecelia

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Cecelia

English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cecelia.

Questions About Cecelia

What does Cecelia mean?

Cecelia is a girl name of English origin. A musical name meaning one who sees deeply.

How popular is Cecelia?

Cecelia currently ranks #577 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #169 in 1884. It has held steady.

Where does Cecelia come from?

Cecelia comes from English roots. Cecelia peaked at #169 in the U.S. in 1884.

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