Cecila Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationseh-SEE-lah / /səˈsiːlə/Latin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: blind; Spanish: derived from Cecilia
Historical & Cultural Background
Cecilia is derived from the Latin name Caecilius, which means 'blind.' The name has been popular in Christian tradition due to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Cecilia has experienced fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cecily
- Cecile
International Variants
- Cécile (French)
- Cecilia (Italian)
- Cecilie (Danish)
- Cecília (Hungarian)
Famous people named Cecila
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Fictional characters named Cecila
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cecila was first seen in the United States in 1900. Cecila has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Cecila has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cecila (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |