Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Cesilia since 1962
Babies named Cesilia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 143 |
| 1990s | 285 |
| 2000s | 213 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Cesilia is a spelling variant of Cecilia, the Latin-derived name borne by the patron saint of music. The name first entered U.S. records in 1962, and while it has never ranked in the top 1000, it reached a peak in 1995. After declining for several decades, use of Cesilia has been rising again since 2020. The name has not been recorded in any top state in the U.S., reflecting its rarity. Cesilia offers an alternative for parents drawn to the classic Cecilia but who prefer a less common spelling with a soft, melodic sound.
Cesilia is a spelling variant of Cecilia, itself from the Latin Caecilia, feminine of the Roman family name Caecilius, which is associated with the Latin word caecus meaning 'blind'. The name has been used across Christian Europe through veneration of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. In Spanish and Italian contexts, Cesilia or Cecilia have been common given names since the Middle Ages, with the spelling Cesilia occasionally appearing in English-speaking countries as a less common form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cesi, Celia, Cece, Lia
Sibling names for Cesilia
Names that share Cesilia's style, for a brother or sister.
