Amelia vs Cecily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecily

Girl #1,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Caecilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,601
Total SSA Count
131
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Ceci, Cissy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cecily Rank #1,601

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1601 for Cecily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Cecily ___

  • Cecily Rose
  • Cecily Jane
  • Cecily Frances
  • Cecily Louise
  • Cecily Margaret
  • Cecily Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cecily

Edmund Archibald Beatrice Clementine Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cecily more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cecily at #1601 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cecily mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cecily means "from the Caecilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Cecily boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cecily is primarily a girl name.

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