Ciel Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSEE-el / /siːˈɛl/French; Latin
Meaning
sky (French); heaven (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
In French, 'Ciel' translates to 'sky' and is often associated with beauty and vastness. The Latin origin relates to 'caelum,' meaning 'heaven,' reflecting a spiritual or celestial connotation. The name has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing aspiration and tranquility.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Cielle
- Cielan
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Cielo (Spanish)
Famous people named Ciel
Ciel Phantomhive — fictional character in 'Black Butler'.
Ciel de Villiers — French artist.
Fictional characters named Ciel
Ciel Phantomhive — Black Butler.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ciel was first seen in the United States in 2004. Ciel has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ciel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ciel (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 27 |