Cecila
Cecila is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,612 in the US, popular nicknames include Cec, Cey, and Cecie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cecila first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 587 babies have been named Cecila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cecila is past its peak , currently ranked #70,612 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,612
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Cecila
Cecila is a girl name .
Cecila is currently ranked #70,612 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cecila include Cec, Cey, Cecie, and Ceciie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cecila include Cecilia, Cecily . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis