Cecilia
Pronunciation: [ s-ihs-EELY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cecilia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 152 babies have been named Cecilia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cecilia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,508 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,508
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Cecilia is also used as a girl name, ranked #123.
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About the Name Cecilia
Cecilia is a boy name .
Is Cecilia a boy or girl name? Cecilia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,508 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #123. Cecilia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cecilia is currently ranked #31,508 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cecilia include Cec, Ceci, Ceciy, Ceciie, Lia, Liay, Liaie, Cey, Ceie, and Ceckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cecilia include Cecil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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