Cecilia

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“blind, patron of music” — Latin

#1232024 rank
2024peak year
108,992babies named Cecilia since 1880
▲ +20%5-year trend

Cecilia popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

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What does Cecilia mean?

Feminine of the Roman family name Caecilius, from caecus, 'blind'. Saint Cecilia, patroness of music, spread the name across Europe from the early church onward.

OriginLatin
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage

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