Celia

Meaning of Celia

It means 'heavenly' or 'celestial', suggesting someone from the sky or heavens. It can also be a variant of 'Caecilia', meaning 'blind'.

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

Popularity of Celia

Celia has cooled off, slipping to #774 in 2025, down from a peak of #595 in 2001.

Notable people named Celia

• Celia Cruz
  Cuban-American singer, 'Queen of Salsa'
• Celia Johnson
  English actress, 'Brief Encounter' star
• Celia Imrie
  English actress, prolific film/TV roles
• Celia Weston
  American character actress, many films
• Celia Hammond
  English model, animal rights activist

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Questions about the name Celia

What does the name Celia mean?

Celia means it means 'heavenly' or 'celestial', suggesting someone from the sky or heavens. it can also be a variant of 'caecilia', meaning 'blind', and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Celia?

In 2025, Celia ranked #774 for girls, down from #736 the year before.

When was Celia most popular?

Celia peaked at #595 in 2001.