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Caelia

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Pronounced SEEL-ee-ah /ˈsiːl.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Latin form tied to the Roman family name Caelius and to Celia, from caelum, 'heaven; sky.' Reads as 'heavenly; of the sky.' Classical and airy.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical Latin name: Caelia means 'heavenly; of the sky' (said 'SEEL-ee-ah'). Airy, elegant, and old-world.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA Latin form tied to the Roman family name Caelius and to Celia, from caelum, 'heaven; sky.' Reads as 'heavenly; of the sky.' Classical and airy.
U.S. rank (2025)#12151 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caelia comes from the Latin caelum, 'heaven; sky,' tied to the Roman name Caelius and to Celia. It reads classical and airy, 'heavenly; of the sky' — rare in the U.S. (said 'SEEL-ee-ah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., beside the more common Celia. Rare, airy, and classical.

Did you know? Caelia is a Latin form linked to Celia and the Roman Caelius, from caelum, 'heaven; sky' — an elegant, airy classical name meaning 'heavenly' (said 'SEEL-ee-ah').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Caelia — Latin form; Caelius/Celia; caelum 'heaven'

Variations

CeliaCaelieCaela

Nicknames

CaeLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caelia mean?

Caelia is a Latin form related to Celia, from caelum, meaning 'heaven; sky' — 'heavenly.'

How do you pronounce Caelia?

It's said SEEL-ee-ah /ˈsiːl.i.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caelia a boy or girl name?

Caelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Caelia?

Caelia is a rare name in the U.S.

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