Celia
Pronunciation: [ s-EELY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Celia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 15 babies have been named Celia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Celia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,825 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,825
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Celia is also used as a girl name, ranked #734.
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About the Name Celia
Celia is a boy name .
Is Celia a boy or girl name? Celia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,825 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #734. Celia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Celia is currently ranked #38,825 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Celia include Cel, Cey, Ceie, and Celkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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