Celia vs Lacey

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
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Lacey

Girl #747 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the town of Lassy in Normandy"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#747
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Celia Rank #734
Lacey Rank #747

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 vs #747 for Lacey.

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

Lacey ___

  • Lacey Jane
  • Lacey Marie
  • Lacey Ann
  • Lacey Elizabeth
  • Lacey Rose
  • Lacey Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Lacey

Stacy Casey Darcy Tracey Holly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Lacey more popular?

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 compared to Lacey at #747 in the United States.

What do Celia and Lacey mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Lacey means "from the town of Lassy in Normandy" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Celia and Lacey boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Lacey is primarily a girl name.

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