Cecillia
Cecillia is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,751 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
Cecillia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 529 babies have been named Cecillia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cecillia is past its peak , currently ranked #13,751 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,751
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Cecillia
Cecillia is a girl name .
Cecillia is currently ranked #13,751 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cecillia include Cec, Cey, Cecie, and Ceciie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cecillia 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