MallowbyNames

Cecia

SEE-sha · of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Cecilia

Peak popularity
2004
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Cecia since 1984

Babies named Cecia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

47111990200020102020Most births 2004Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s5
1990s30
2000s57
2010s35
2020s16

Meaning & origin

Cecia is an uncommon name first recorded in the United States in 1984. Despite never entering the top 1000 names, it saw its peak usage in 2004. Its trajectory has been stable, with very few annual births. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a modern feminine invention or a creative spelling variation of Cecilia. Its sound aligns with other names ending in '-cia' or '-sha,' giving it a soft, melodic quality. Without any top states or notable bearers, Cecia remains a rare and distinctive choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet uncommon.

Cecia appears to be a modern, likely invented name, possibly derived from Cecilia or influenced by the popular -cia suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1984, but has never ranked in the top 1000. Its usage has been very rare and stable, with a peak in 2004. The name is primarily given to girls.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cici, Cece

Sibling names for Cecia

Names that share Cecia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Daria, Nadia, Mira, Talia, Leona

Brothers: Ciro, Miles, Ezra, Theo, Silas

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Cecia mean?
Cecia is of uncertain origin. It may be a modern invention or a variant of Cecilia, which means 'blind' in Latin.
How popular is the name Cecia?
Cecia is extremely rare. It has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 2004, but usage has remained very low and stable.
Is Cecia a boy or girl name?
Cecia is primarily used for girls.