Rising since 1985, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Cesia since 1981
Babies named Cesia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cesia's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 207 |
| 2000s | 444 |
| 2010s | 469 |
| 2020s | 281 |
Meaning & origin
Cesia is a relatively rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1981 and currently ranking 5,410th as of 2025, with a frequency of about 1 in 69,881 births. It peaked in popularity in 2023, and has been on a gradual upward trajectory since 1985. The name is most commonly found in Texas, suggesting a strong influence from Spanish-speaking communities. Cesia is a modern variant of the classic Cecilia, blending traditional roots with a contemporary sound. Its slow but steady rise reflects a growing interest in less common, phonetic adaptations of longer names.
Cesia is a Spanish and Latin variant of Cecilia, which comes from the Latin Caecilius, a family name derived from 'caecus' meaning 'blind'. Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, popularized the name in the Christian world. The variant Cesia likely emerged in Spanish-speaking communities as a phonetic adaptation, with the 'C' pronounced as an 'S' in many dialects.
Where Cesia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ces, Cesi, Cia
Sibling names for Cesia
Names that share Cesia's style, for a brother or sister.
