Cesilia
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Cesilia is a Latin name meaning “blind”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Cesilia
Cesilia is a lovely and less common variant of the popular name Cecilia, which has deep roots in Latin. The name is derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius, itself based on the Latin word "caecus," meaning "blind." Despite this literal meaning, the name has been widely revered and is far from negative. It gained immense popularity due to Saint Cecilia, a revered Roman martyr from the 3rd century who is celebrated as the patron saint of music and musicians. Her story of faith and artistic connection has transformed the name into a symbol of purity, devotion, and musical talent, making Cesilia a beautiful choice that carries a rich legacy.
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Gender Usage of the Name Cesilia
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Cesilia is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Cesilia
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Cesilia is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 2.02M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 56.2M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Cesilia ranked #4,936 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Cesilia shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,365 in 1973. Its lowest recorded position was #13,475 in 2009. Over the last 25 years (2000–2025) the name rose 4541 places (from #9,477 to #4,936).
Characteristics of the Name Cesilia
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- C — Girl Names Starting with C
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Cesilia features four syllables with an iambic-leaning stress pattern, conveying an Elegant & Timeless quality. The name is historically tied to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, reinforcing its Beautiful & Charming nature. Its fluid vocalization ensures a graceful and balanced presentation.
Middle Names For Cesilia
Middle names used with CesiliaMethodology
Cesilia is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Cesilia Marie · Cesilia Alejandra
Middle name suggestions for CesiliaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Cesilia is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Cesilia Moore · Cesilia Mills · Cesilia Marsh · Cesilia Marks · Cesilia Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Cesilia
Sound Like Cesilia Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Cecilia · Cecelia · Cecile · View all 35 names
Spelled Like Cesilia Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Cecilia · Cecillia · Ceceilia
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Chelsea · Ciara · Chelsey · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Cesilia Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elizabeth · Olivia · Victoria · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Cesilia in ASL
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