Celia
Celia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Heavenly or blind.
Origin and history
Celia is a classic feminine name derived from the Roman family name Caecilius or associated with the Latin word for heavenly. It has enjoyed steady, enduring usage in the United States since the late nineteenth century. The name offers a traditional yet refined melodic quality that remains timeless.
Popularity in the United States
56,642 babies in the United States have been named Celia since 1880. It ranks #541 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #762.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.9 %)
- CA (14.3 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,363 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,373 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,971 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,559 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,352 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,349 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,231 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,600 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,881 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,442 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,477 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,540 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,987 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,425 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,092 |
Famous people named Celia
- Celia Cruz: Singer, Musician
- Celia Weston: Actress
- Celia Johnson: Actress
Nicknames
Cece, Cel
Fun facts
- Celia is featured prominently as a main character in William Shakespeare's comedy As You Like It.
- It originated as a short form of Caelia, the feminine form of the Roman clan name Caelius, derived from caelum meaning heaven.