Cecilia vs Lelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #123
Total SSA Count: 2,238
Syllables: 4
Formality: Moderate

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Delia Sylvia Lelia Cordelia

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Lelia

Girl #5,743 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty via Leila connection"

Origin: Persian and Arabic via Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,743
Total SSA Count: 22
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Delia Lela Celia Leila

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Popularity Comparison

Cecilia Rank #123

Lelia Rank #5,743

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #5743 for Lelia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Lelia more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Lelia at #5743 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Lelia mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Lelia means "night, dark beauty via Leila connection" (Persian and Arabic via Latin origin).

Are Cecilia and Lelia boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Lelia is primarily a girl name.

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