Cilia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIL-ee-uh / /ˈsɪliə/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'heavenly'; Greek: 'small'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cilia is derived from the Latin word 'caelus', meaning 'heaven'. In Greek, it is associated with the word for 'small' or 'little'. The name has been used in various cultures and has connections to the word 'cilia', which refers to hair-like structures in biology. It is a relatively uncommon name but has seen some usage in modern times.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cecilia
- Ciliah
International Variants
- Cecilia (Italian)
- Célia (French)
- Cílea (Portuguese)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cilia was first seen in the United States in 1969. Cilia has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Cilia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cilia (1984)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |