Cecilia

Meaning of Cecilia

The name 'Cecilia' comes from an old Roman family name meaning 'blind.' Despite this origin, it's widely associated with purity and music due to Saint Cecilia.

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

Popularity of Cecilia

Cecilia is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #108 in 2025 from #283 in 2000.

Notable people named Cecilia

• Saint Cecilia
  Patron saint of musicians
• Cecilia Bartoli
  Acclaimed Italian opera singer
• Cecilia Cheung
  Hong Kong actress and singer
• Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
  Pioneering astronomer, stellar composition
• Cecilia Malmström
  Former EU Commissioner, politician

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Questions about the name Cecilia

What does the name Cecilia mean?

Cecilia means the name 'cecilia' comes from an old roman family name meaning 'blind.' despite this origin, it's widely associated with purity and music due to saint cecilia, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Cecilia?

In 2025, Cecilia ranked #108 for girls, up from #123 the year before.

When was Cecilia most popular?

Cecilia peaked at #108 in 2025.