Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Dim Sighted, The Way for the Blind, Sixth, Blind One
Pronunciation: suh-seel-ee-uh, /səˈsil.i.ə/, S IH S IY L Y AH
Popularity Rank: #335
The name Cecilia is of Latin origin and means 'blind' or 'dim-sighted'. It is also associated with the patron saint of music and musicians. The name has a rich history and is a popular choice for baby girls.
The name Cecilia is of Latin origin and means Dim Sighted, The Way for the Blind, Sixth, Blind One. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cecilia is commonly found in Chile, Italy, Colombia, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: suh-seel-ee-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /səˈsil.i.ə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH S IY L Y AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Cecilia is recorded 154,217 times globally, ranking it as the 335th most common name worldwide.
Cecilia is most prevalent in Chile, with 22,488 occurrences, making it the 50th most popular name in the country.
In Chile, the name Cecilia is found among 1 in every 26 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | #50 | 1 : 26 |
| Italy | #277 | 1 : 57 |
| Colombia | #144 | 1 : 67 |
| Mexico | #144 | 1 : 57 |
| United States of America | #368 | 1 : 115 |
| Peru | #126 | 1 : 100 |
| Spain | #327 | 1 : 124 |
| Argentina | #83 | 1 : 43 |
| Uruguay | #56 | 1 : 26 |
| South Africa | #517 | 1 : 601 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cecilia from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 11, 2024 01:17 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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