Celia vs Elyse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Celia Rank #734
Elyse Rank #748

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 vs #748 for Elyse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Elyse ___

  • Elyse Marie
  • Elyse Anne
  • Elyse Claire
  • Elyse Rose
  • Elyse Grace
  • Elyse Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Elyse

Elise Lisette Danielle Claire Juliet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Elyse more popular?

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 compared to Elyse at #748 in the United States.

What do Celia and Elyse mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Elyse means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Celia and Elyse boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Elyse is primarily a girl name.

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