Cecilia vs Estella

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cecilia Rank #123
Estella Rank #501

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #501 for Estella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecilia ___

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

Estella ___

  • Estella Rose
  • Estella Jane
  • Estella Marie
  • Estella Claire
  • Estella Grace
  • Estella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose Estella

Oliver Felix Hugo Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Estella more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Estella at #501 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Estella mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Estella means "star" (Latin origin).

Are Cecilia and Estella boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Estella is primarily a girl name.

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