Cecilia vs Valeria

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

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Valeria

Girl #161 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, valor"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Romanian Russian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#161
Total SSA Count
1,865
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Val, Vale, Vali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecilia Rank #123
Valeria Rank #161

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #161 for Valeria.

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

Valeria ___

  • Valeria Rose
  • Valeria Grace
  • Valeria Marie
  • Valeria Sofia
  • Valeria Elena
  • Valeria Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose Valeria

Sebastian Matteo Isabella Lucia Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Valeria more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Valeria at #161 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Valeria mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Valeria means "strength, valor" (Latin origin).

Are Cecilia and Valeria boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Valeria is primarily a girl name.

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