Abby vs Celia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abby Rank #626
Celia Rank #734

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 vs #734 for Celia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abby ___

  • Abby Grace
  • Abby Rose
  • Abby Claire
  • Abby Marie
  • Abby Kate

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abby

Sam Luke Hannah Emma Ben

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abby or Celia more popular?

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 compared to Celia at #734 in the United States.

What do Abby and Celia mean?

Abby means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin).

Are Abby and Celia boy or girl names?

Abby is primarily a girl name. Celia is primarily a girl name.

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