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Celia

Pronunciation: [ s-EELY-uh ]

Boy Name #38,825 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,825
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Cel Cey Celie

Also a Girl Name

Celia is also used as a girl name, ranked #734.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Celia

Is Celia a boy or girl name?
Celia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #38825. As a girl name, it is ranked #734. Celia is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Celia?
Celia is pronounced s-EELY-uh.
How popular is the name Celia?
Celia is currently ranked #38825 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Celia?
Common nicknames for Celia include Cel, Cey, and Celie.
Is Celia a common or rare name?
Celia is an uncommon name, ranked #38825 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Celia

Celia is a boy name .

Is Celia a boy or girl name? Celia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,825 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #734. Celia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Celia is currently ranked #38,825 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Celia include Cel, Cey, and Celie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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