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Cecília: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Cecília · 3 syllables

Everything about the name Cecília: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Of the Caecilii family»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Popularity

99 out of 100

Where Cecília is popular

  • Brazil#2
  • Italy#32

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Cecília

Cecília is a girl's name with Latin roots, traditionally understood to mean "Of the Caecilii family." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Cecília, Cecília runs to 3 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Cecília is usually used in full, without a common nickname.

Today Cecília is a very popular choice, scoring 99 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .

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FAQ

What does the name Cecília mean?+

The name Cecília means "Of the Caecilii family".

What is the origin of the name Cecília?+

Cecília is a name of Latin origin.

Is Cecília a girl or boy name?+

Cecília is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Cecília?+

Cecília is pronounced Cecília (3 syllables).

Is Cecília a popular name?+

Cecília is a very popular choice, scoring 99 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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