Cecilia Name Origin
/seh-SEE-lee-ah/-
Italian (European) 50% -
Spanish (European) 30%
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Portuguese (European) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Cecilia
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Cecilia is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which is believed to be related to the Latin word 'caecus' meaning 'blind'. It has been popular in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, and has historical significance in Christian tradition, notably Saint Cecilia, the patroness of music.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Cecilia each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).