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Cecilee

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How to Pronounce Cecilee

Pronounced SESS-uh-lee /ˈsɛs.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: Cecilee is a variant spelling of Cecily or Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, traditionally linked to the Latin caecus, 'blind'; Saint Cecilia is the patron of music.Low

In 30 seconds: Cecilee is an uncommon spelling of Cecily or Cecilia, tied to Saint Cecilia. It peaked around 1990 (said SESS-uh-lee).

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningCecilee is a variant spelling of Cecily or Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, traditionally linked to the Latin caecus, 'blind'; Saint Cecilia is the patron of music.

U.S. rank (2017)#14505 ↗ Rising

2017 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Cecilee is a modern-looking spelling of Cecily or Cecilia, from the Roman Caecilius. Its long history runs through Saint Cecilia, patron of musicians, though this exact spelling stayed rare.

Cecilee was never common in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1990. A girl named Cecilee then would be in her thirties today.

Did you know? Cecilee carries the heritage of Saint Cecilia, the early Christian martyr honored as the patron saint of music, whose name has graced girls for many centuries.

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Cecilee — Variant of Cecily/Cecilia (Latin Caecilius); Saint Cecilia, patron of music

Variations

CecilyCeciliaCecile

Nicknames

CeceCeci

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cecilee mean?

It is a variant of Cecily or Cecilia, from the Roman name Caecilius, linked to 'blind.'

How do you pronounce Cecilee?

It is said SESS-uh-lee /ˈsɛs.ə.li/, three syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Cecilee a boy or girl name?

Cecilee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cecilee?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around nineteen-ninety.