Rising since 2002, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Ciel since 1999
Babies named Ciel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 |
| 2000s | 73 | 5 |
| 2010s | 180 | 150 |
| 2020s | 140 | 164 |
Meaning & origin
Ciel first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999 and has seen a gradual increase in usage since 2002. Its popularity reached a new peak in 2025, ranking 4,758 and occurring in 1 out of every 57,402 births. The name is most frequently given in Florida. While still uncommon, Ciel's gentle sound and celestial meaning have contributed to its steady rise, appealing to parents seeking a nature-inspired name with a French touch.
Ciel is the French word for 'sky.' It has been used as a given name in French-speaking countries and occasionally elsewhere, often chosen for its soft, airy sound and poetic association with the heavens. The name gained some visibility in the English-speaking world through its occasional appearance in popular culture, but remains uncommon.
Where Ciel is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ciel” around the world
Where Ciel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cici, Elle
Variants: Cielle, Siel
Sibling names for Ciel
Names that share Ciel's style, for a brother or sister.
