Cecilya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cecilya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 58 babies have been named Cecilya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cecilya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,089 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #20,089
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Cecilya
Cecilya is a girl name .
Cecilya is currently ranked #20,089 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cecilya include Cec, Ceci, Ceciy, Ceciie, Lya, Lyay, Lyaie, Cey, Ceie, and Ceckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cecilya include Cecilia, Cecily . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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