Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Secilia since 1975
Babies named Secilia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Secilia is a modern respelling of the ancient name Cecilia, introduced in the United States in the mid-1970s, with its first recorded appearance in 1975. The name never achieved widespread popularity; it never ranked in the top 1000, and its most frequent year of use was 1996, when it saw a minor peak. Since 1995, the name has been in steady decline, reflecting a broader trend away from less common variants. The spelling Secilia remains a niche choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive alternative to the more traditional Cecilia.
Secilia is a variant of Cecilia, a female given name derived from the Latin 'Caecilia', the feminine form of the old Roman family name 'Caecilius', itself from 'caecus' meaning 'blind'. The name was popularized through the early Christian martyr Saint Cecilia (2nd or 3rd century), patron saint of music. The spelling form Secilia is a modern English respelling that emerged in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cece, Celia, Sia
Sibling names for Secilia
Names that share Secilia's style, for a brother or sister.
