From the ancient region of Cilicia
Cilicia is a place-name referring to an ancient coastal region in south-central Asia Minor. It is historically significant as the birthplace of Saint Paul and was known for its production of 'cilicium', a coarse cloth made of goat hair.
Less common today
Cilicia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,300 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the Marvel Universe associated with the New Warriors · Marvel Comics
