Rising since 2006, #2,691 for girls today.
Popularity of Cielle since 2000
Babies named Cielle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 172 |
Meaning & origin
Cielle is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 2000 and has been climbing in popularity ever since, ranking 2,691 in 2025. It reflects the trend of invented names with soft, lyrical sounds, and while its exact origins are uncertain, it may draw from the French word for 'sky' or from names like Sienna. The name is given to about 1 in 25,114 baby girls, and its peak year so far is 2025, suggesting continued growth. Top states for Cielle include Michigan, California, and Texas. Parents drawn to Cielle often appreciate its airy, contemporary feel.
Cielle first appeared in U.S. records around 2000. It may have been inspired by the French word 'ciel' meaning 'sky,' or as a respelling of names like Sienna or Ciel. Its rise in the 2000s aligns with the trend of inventive, lyrical names ending in '-elle.' No traditional etymological roots have been established.
Where Cielle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Cielle” around the world
Where Cielle 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, Ciel
Sibling names for Cielle
Names that share Cielle's style, for a brother or sister.
