Ava vs Cecilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9
Total SSA Count
8,662
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Cecilia Rank #123

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #123 for Cecilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

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 Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Cecilia more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Ava and Cecilia mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Ava and Cecilia boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Cecilia is primarily a girl name.

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