Sicily

At a Glance

Meaning

Named after the Italian island of Sicily, whose own name comes from the ancient Sicel people

Origin

Italian place name (the island of Sicily), transferred to given-name use

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

SISS-i-leeListen

Sicily comes straight from the Italian island of the same name, and that island's name goes back to the ancient Sicel people. As a given name, it started out as a place name that parents later began using for their daughters. It's a name with a clear, traceable source rather than an invented one.

Meaning & Origin of Sicily

Meaning: Named after the Italian island of Sicily, whose own name comes from the ancient Sicel people.

Origin: Italian place name (the island of Sicily), transferred to given-name use.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sicily

Popularity of Sicily

Sicily hit its high point in 2006, when 74 babies were given the name and it ranked #2506 nationally; by 2024 it had fallen to #3155, given to 51 babies that year.

Names Like Sicily

These names have followed a similar path to Sicily in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Arsh
• Niamh
• Zamarion
• Briseida
• Talan
• Cesia

FAQ

What does the name Sicily mean?

Named after the Italian island of Sicily, whose own name comes from the ancient Sicel people. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Sicily?

Sicily is pronounced SISS-i-lee (IPA: /ˈsɪsɪli/).

Is Sicily a popular name right now?

Sicily peaked at #2506 in 2006 and is ranked #3155 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)

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