Adaline vs Cecilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,238
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adaline Rank #194
Cecilia Rank #123

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #194 for Adaline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adaline ___

  • Adaline Rose
  • Adaline Grace
  • Adaline Mae
  • Adaline Claire
  • Adaline Jane
  • Adaline Elise

Cecilia ___

  • Cecilia Rose
  • Cecilia Jane
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Cecilia Louise
  • Cecilia Marie
  • Cecilia Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adaline

Violet Eloise Clara Oliver Theodore

If you choose Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adaline or Cecilia more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Adaline at #194 in the United States.

What do Adaline and Cecilia mean?

Adaline means "noble kind" (Germanic origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Adaline and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Adaline is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.

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