Cecilia vs Sofia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"skill, cleverness"

Origin: Greek

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Cecilia Rank #123

Sofia Rank #10

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 vs #123 for Cecilia.

Is Cecilia or Sofia more popular?

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Sofia mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Sofia means "skill, cleverness" (Greek origin).

Are Cecilia and Sofia boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Sofia is primarily a girl name.