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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Celia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Celi|Celiah
LatinGirl↑ Rising

Celia

SEE-lee-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#734
↑ Rising
#734
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 33
Peak rank
#734 in 2024
5yr change
+93 ranks
Birth frequency
1.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #734 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Celia

Popularity score: 33  ·  SSA Rank: #734

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+93 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LatinRomanClassicCelestial3-syllableFeminineVintageUncommonRomanticLiterary
Character
celestial gracequiet strengththoughtful kindnessartistic sensibility
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Celias

intelligentversatilepowerfulvibrantresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Celia is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #734 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +93 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#734 · rare
Celia at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'Caelius', a Roman family name. Associated with the heavens; also connected to 'caelum' meaning sky.
Language root:Latin · Roman
Peak rank:#734 in 2024
5yr change:+93 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Celia Imrie
Actress
Celia Cruz
Singer
Celia Johnson
Actress
Similar Sound
CeciliaCelesteSeraphinaCameliaCeline
Similar Style
LuciaOliviaViolaAmeliaBeatriceJuliana
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Celia
LuciaMarcusJulianAuroraEleanorTheodoreSophiaAdrienne
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↓ Fading
Amelia
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→ Stable
Beatrice
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→ Stable
Juliana
Latin · #250
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Celia illustration
Name Intelligence
Celia · Overview
Summary

Celia is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #734 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Celia scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 93 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Celestial · Romantic character
Celia carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
celia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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