Cela

Pronunciation: [ s-EHL-uh ]

Cela is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,750 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Cela is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-EHL-uh.

Parents who love the name Cela often also consider Dauna, Soveida, Deann .

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Historical Record

Cela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.

Over 77 babies have been named Cela in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Cela is past its peak , currently ranked #66,750 for girl names in the US .

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#66,750
Current Rank
Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#66,750
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Celeste #198 Celine #227 Celia #734 Celina #972 Celestia #3885 Celestine #3955

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cela

Is Cela a boy or girl name?
Cela is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Cela?
Cela is pronounced s-EHL-uh.
How popular is the name Cela?
Cela is currently ranked #66750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Cela a common or rare name?
Cela is an uncommon name, ranked #66750 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Cela?
Cela pairs well with Dauna, Soveida, Deann, Vicey in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Cela?
Related spellings include Celeste, Celine, Celia, Celina.

About the Name Cela

Cela is a girl name .

Cela is currently ranked #66,750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cela include Celeste, Celine, Celia, Celina, Celestia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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