Cecilia

Pronunciation: [ s-ihs-EELY-uh ]

Boy Name #31,508 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cecilia is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-ihs-EELY-uh.

Parents who love the name Cecilia often also consider Celia, Cecelia, Cecilia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,508
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Cecil #1487

Nicknames

Cec Cey Cecie Ceciie

Also a Girl Name

Cecilia is also used as a girl name, ranked #123.

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Similar Names

Celia Cecelia Cecilia Cecile Cecil Celestine Celina Celestia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cecilia

Is Cecilia a boy or girl name?

Cecilia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31508. As a girl name, it is ranked #123. Cecilia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Cecilia?

Cecilia is pronounced s-ihs-EELY-uh.

How popular is the name Cecilia?

Cecilia is currently ranked #31508 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cecilia?

Common nicknames for Cecilia include Cec, Cey, Cecie, and Ceciie.

Is Cecilia a common or rare name?

Cecilia is an uncommon name, ranked #31508 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Cey, Cecie, and Ceciie. 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.