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Derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which stems from the Latin word 'caecus'. It is most famously associated with Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, who was a 2nd-century martyr.
About 2,506 girls were named Cecilia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Patron saint of music and musicians
Italian coloratura mezzo-soprano opera singer
Astronomer who discovered the composition of stars
Protagonist of the novel and film Atonement · Atonement
Character in the novel and film The Virgin Suicides · The Virgin Suicides
The same feel as Cecilia — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
