Cecilia
Cecilia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “blind; patron saint of music.” It ranked #120 in the United States in 2025. Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians, celebrated since the Middle Ages.
how do you pronounce Cecilia?
seh-SEE-lee-ah
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what does Cecilia mean?
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.'
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #120 |
| 2023 | #122 |
| 2022 | #127 |
| 2021 | #135 |
| 2020 | #142 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Cecilia?
- Cecilia Bartoli
- Cecilia Ahern
- Saint Cecilia
what names are similar to Cecilia?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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