Cecily vs Leora

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

Cecily Rank #1,601
Leora Rank #1,528

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 vs #1601 for Cecily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecily ___

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

Leora ___

  • Leora Grace
  • Leora Ruth
  • Leora Eve
  • Leora Belle
  • Leora Mae
  • Leora Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecily

Edmund Archibald Beatrice Clementine Violet

If you choose Leora

Naomi Miriam Solomon Eli Esther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecily or Leora more popular?

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Cecily at #1601 in the United States.

What do Cecily and Leora mean?

Cecily means "from the Caecilius family" (Latin origin). Leora means "my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cecily and Leora boy or girl names?

Cecily is primarily a girl name. Leora is primarily a girl name.

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