Celia

At a Glance: Name: Celia – Meaning: probably 'heavenly', from the Roman family name Caelius (linked to Latin caelum) – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SEE-lee-ah

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Celia's meaning is probably 'heavenly,' tracing back to the Roman family name Caelius and the Latin word caelum. It's of Latin origin and pronounced SEE-lee-ah. The name carries a clean, modern feel while resting on centuries-old roots.

Meaning & Origin of Celia

Meaning: Probably 'heavenly', from the roman family name caelius (linked to latin caelum).

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Celia

Phonetic: SEE-lee-ah   IPA: /ˈsiːliə/

Popularity of Celia

Celia peaked at #141 in 1882, when 126 babies were given the name; by 2024, it ranked #734, with 382 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Celia mean?

Probably ‘heavenly’, from the roman family name caelius (linked to latin caelum). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Celia)

How do you pronounce Celia?

Celia is pronounced SEE-lee-ah (IPA: /ˈsiːliə/).

Is Celia a popular name right now?

Celia peaked at #141 in 1882 and is ranked #734 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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