Home โบ Baby Names Directory โบ Cesilia
Cesilia
How to Pronounce Cesilia
Pronounced seh-SEE-lee-uh /sษหsiห.li.ษ/High
Meaning: Cesilia is a Spanish-flavoured spelling of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilia, linked to Latin caecus, 'blind'; St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music, giving the name a lyrical association.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Cesilia is a spelling of Cecilia, from the Roman Caecilia, traditionally tied to Latin caecus, 'blind'. The name's warmth comes largely from St. Cecilia, patron of music, and the -s- spelling reflects Spanish-speaking usage.
It stayed uncommon, reaching a modest peak in the mid nineteen-nineties, and is most at home in Latina families. It reads as a heritage spelling of a timeless classic.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Cesiliaโฆ
Explore names like Cesilia
Frequently Asked
What does the name Cesilia mean?
Cesilia is a Spanish spelling of Cecilia, from Latin Caecilia (linked to 'blind'); St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music.
How do you pronounce Cesilia?
It's said seh-SEE-lee-uh /sษหsiห.li.ษ/ โ four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Cesilia a boy or girl name?
Cesilia is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Cesilia?
Cesilia is an uncommon Spanish-style spelling of the classic Cecilia, most used in Latina families.