Cecilla
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cecilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 24 babies have been named Cecilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cecilla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,331 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,331
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"prince, hill settlement"
#36,282 in US
Old English origin
"valley; place"
#36,531 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
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#36,390 in US
Old English origin
"Variant of Sherman; from the shearing..."
#36,293 in US
Hebrew via Elizabeth origin
"God is my oath"
#36,379 in US
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#36,219 in US
Greek origin
"messenger of God; angel"
#36,231 in US
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About the Name Cecilla
Cecilla is a girl name .
Cecilla is currently ranked #36,331 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cecilla include Cec, Ceci, Ceciy, Ceciie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, Cey, Ceie, and Ceckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cecilla include Cecilia, Cecily . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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