Names Starting With C
GirlLatin#120 in 2025
Cecilia
Cecilia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “blind; patron saint of music.” It ranked #120 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
seh-SEE-lee-ah
meaning & origin
The name Cecilia means “blind; patron saint of music.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians, celebrated since the Middle Ages. The name was famously popularized in modern times by Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 song 'Cecilia.'
popularity over time
#1422020
#1352021
#1272022
#1222023
#1202024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #120 |
| 2023 | #122 |
| 2022 | #127 |
| 2021 | #135 |
| 2020 | #142 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Cecilia
- Cecilia Bartoli
- Cecilia Ahern
- Saint Cecilia
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