Ciel

♂ Boy

Pronounced see-EL /siˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: From French ciel, 'sky, heaven' (Latin caelum) — a celestial word-nameMedium

In 30 seconds: The sky itself, in French: Ciel means 'sky, heaven' — airy, poetic, and chic. A celestial name with a soft, modern edge.

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Origin MediumFrench, Latin

MeaningFrom French ciel, 'sky, heaven' (Latin caelum) — a celestial word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#3966 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 319

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

Ciel comes from French ciel, 'sky, heaven' (from Latin caelum). A celestial word-name (used for both sexes, here for boys), it carries open-sky elegance and poetry.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, sky at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Ciel is French for 'sky' and 'heaven' (Latin caelum) — the same root as the Spanish Cielo; it's a sleek, atmospheric name.

Overall data confidence 78%

References — ciel — word origin

Variations

CieloSkyeCeil

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ciel mean?

Ciel is French for 'sky, heaven', from Latin caelum.

How do you pronounce Ciel?

It's said see-EL /siˈɛl/ — one to two syllables, stress at the end.

Is Ciel a boy or girl name?

Ciel is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Ciel?

Ciel is a rare name in the U.S.