Cecilia
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Blind, sixth
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #108 in 2025 with 2,506 babies born.
History: Cecilia has enchanted Americans for generations. Simon & Garfunkel's 'Cecilia' is one of the most joyful songs in American music — everyone claps along. Saint Cecilia is the patron of music, making the name doubly musical. The name carries both Ivy League polish and sing-along warmth. Cecilia represents the rare American name that works at both a Harvard lecture and a campfire singalong.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Cecilia? About 1 in 1,328 babies born in 2025 were named Cecilia, or roughly 6.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cecilia
What does the name Cecilia mean?
Cecilia means “Blind, sixth” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Cecilia?
Cecilia has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Blind, sixth”.
How popular is Cecilia?
Cecilia ranked #108 in 2025 — given to 2,506 babies that year.
When was Cecilia most popular?
Cecilia peaked in 2025 with 2,506 babies registered that year.
Is Cecilia a boy or girl name?
Cecilia is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Cecilias in registered births are female.
Is the name Cecilia rising or falling in popularity?
Cecilia has risen 39 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #147 in 2020 to #108 in 2025.
How long has Cecilia been recorded?
Cecilia appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.