US Popularity:993
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Blind
Every new parent can safely say that they are blinded by love when baby comes along! Cecelia, meaning "blind," is a pretty girl's given name of Latin origin. Cecelia was popularized by the famous Simon and Garfunkel song in the 1960s and in the early noughties by internationally acclaimed Irish author, Cecelia Ahern. Cece or Celia are cute and common nicknames for young girls called Cecelia.
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Common Nicknames for Cecelia

What’s not to like about the name Cecelia? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Cecelia

How Popular Is The Name Cecelia?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cecelia is currently #1546 on The Bump
Girl:Cecelia is currently #1097 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cecelia is currently #993 in U.S. births
Girl:Cecelia is currently #497 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#497
in 2023
+ 21
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sibling Name Ideas

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