Cecelia

Meaning of Cecelia

The name Cecelia comes from a Roman family name meaning 'blind' or 'heavily veiled.' It's also associated with the patron saint of music.

Cecelia has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cecelia

Cecelia is climbing again, up to #529 in 2025 from #568 in 2024 after peaking at #497 in 2023.

Notable people named Cecelia

• Cecilia Bartoli
  Renowned Italian opera mezzo-soprano
• Cecilia Cheung
  Hong Kong actress and singer
• Cecilia Suárez
  Mexican film and TV actress
• Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
  Pioneering astrophysicist, stellar composition
• Saint Cecilia
  Patron saint of musicians

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Questions about the name Cecelia

What does the name Cecelia mean?

Cecelia means the name cecelia comes from a roman family name meaning 'blind' or 'heavily veiled.' it's also associated with the patron saint of music, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Cecelia a boy's or a girl's name?

Cecelia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cecelia?

In 2025, Cecelia ranked #529 for girls, up from #568 the year before.

When was Cecelia most popular?

Cecelia peaked at #497 in 2023.