Cecilia is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #408 in 2020 with 104 recorded births. This places Cecilia in the top 6% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 282 births ranking #172. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 285.2%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 2,581 girls born was named Cecilia. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Cecilia is a luminous classic with saintly and musical depth. It feels elegant, refined, and warmly timeless.
The name gained enduring importance through Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music, and has remained beloved in many countries. Its cultural associations often matter more in modern use than the old literal family-name gloss.