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Ceciley

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Pronounced SESS-ih-lee /ˈsɛs.ɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: Ceciley is a spelling variant of Cecily, the English form of the Latin Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, traditionally derived from caecus, 'blind.' Saint Cecilia, patron of music, carried the name into wide medieval use; the -ey ending here is a modern respelling.Low

In 30 seconds: Ceciley is a spelling of Cecily, from Latin Cecilia, traditionally 'blind,' and tied to the patron saint of music. It was always rare (said SESS-ih-lee).
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningCeciley is a spelling variant of Cecily, the English form of the Latin Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, traditionally derived from caecus, 'blind.' Saint Cecilia, patron of music, carried the name into wide medieval use; the -ey ending here is a modern respelling.
U.S. rank (2000)#15478 ↘ Falling
2000 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919732000

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

Ceciley is a variant spelling of Cecily, the medieval English form of Latin Cecilia, from a Roman family name traditionally linked to caecus, 'blind.' Cecily was a favorite in medieval England, and modern spellings like Ceciley appear alongside its revival. This version shows up in United States records from around 1973, reaching a modest high in the late 1980s, and was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its peak.

A girl named Ceciley from that stretch would be in her thirties or forties now. As vintage names return, the graceful Cecily family fits the trend, though this particular -ey spelling stays a personal variation rather than the standard the revival favors.

Did you know? Ceciley shares its root with Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, whose name has drawn parents to the Cecily family for centuries.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Ceciley — Variant spelling of Cecily; Latin Cecilia from caecus 'blind'; Saint Cecilia

Variations

CecilyCeciliaCicely

Nicknames

CeceCissyLee

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Cecily— the standard spelling of this same name
Cecilia— the Latin parent form behind it
Cicely— a close historical spelling variant
Emily— a like classic -ily girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ceciley mean?

It is a spelling variant of Cecily, from the Latin Cecilia, a Roman family name traditionally derived from caecus, 'blind.'

How do you pronounce Ceciley?

It's said SESS-ih-lee /ˈsɛs.ɪ.li/, three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ceciley a boy or girl name?

Ceciley is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ceciley?

It has always been rare, a spelling of Cecily given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its peak in the late eighties.

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