Cecilia

Cecilia is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “blind.” In 2024 it was given to 2,238 girls in the United States.

Cecilia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian · English & American
Meaning
“blind”
Pronunciation
/sɪˈsiːli.ə/

About the name Cecilia

Cecilia belongs to the Italian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “blind” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Cecilia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #123 in 2024, and in 2024 2,238 babies received the name — 108,992 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cecilia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#123 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Cecilia in 2024
2,238
Total since 1880
108,992

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cecilia mean?

Cecilia means “blind” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Cecilia a boy or girl name?

Cecilia is a girl name. In 2024, 2,238 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cecilia?

Cecilia comes from the Italian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cecilia?

Cecilia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #123 in 2024, and 2,238 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Cecilia?

Cecilia is pronounced /sɪˈsiːli.ə/ (IPA).

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