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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possibly 'blind', from a Roman family byname
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- seh-SEEL-yah
Cecilia is a Latin name, pronounced seh-SEEL-yah, tracing back to a Roman family byname and possibly meaning 'blind,' though that origin isn't fully certain. It falls into the timeless, classic style category, meaning it has stayed in steady use rather than surging and fading. For parents weighing it, that combination of Roman roots and long-standing familiarity is part of its appeal.
Meaning & Origin of Cecilia
Meaning: Possibly 'blind', from a Roman family byname.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cecilia
seh-SEEL-yahIPA /sɪˈsiːljə/
Popularity of Cecilia
Cecilia ranked #123 on the SSA list in 2024, with 2,238 babies given the name that year — and that same #123 is also its peak rank across the full 1880-2024 record, meaning 2024 is the most popular this name has ever been.
Names Like Cecilia
These names share Cecilia’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Cecilia mean?
Possibly ‘blind’, from a Roman family byname. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cecilia?
Cecilia is pronounced seh-SEEL-yah (IPA: /sɪˈsiːljə/).
Is Cecilia a popular name right now?
Cecilia is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #123 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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