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Secilia

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Pronounced suh-SEE-lee-uh /səˈsi.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: Secilia is a variant spelling of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, itself from caecus, 'blind.' Saint Cecilia, an early Roman martyr, became the patron saint of music, which is how most people meet the name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A musical classic, respelled: Secilia is Cecilia, from the Roman name Caecilius (said 'suh-SEE-lee-uh').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningSecilia is a variant spelling of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, itself from caecus, 'blind.' Saint Cecilia, an early Roman martyr, became the patron saint of music, which is how most people meet the name.
U.S. rank (2024)#13198 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119752024

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

Secilia is a variant spelling of Cecilia, which descends from the Roman clan name Caecilius, from caecus, 'blind.' Saint Cecilia, martyred in Rome, became patron of musicians, and her name spread across Europe in every language's form — Cecile, Cecilia, Cecylia, Sesilia. The S- spelling reflects how the name is actually said (said 'suh-SEE-lee-uh').

The Secilia spelling is very rare in the U.S. Rare, classical, and melodic.

Did you know? Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music — legend says she sang in her heart to God — and her feast day, 22 November, has inspired odes from Dryden to Britten.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Secilia — Variant of Cecilia; Latin Caecilius; St Cecilia, patron of music

Variations

CeciliaCeceliaSesilia

Nicknames

CeceCillaLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Secilia mean?

Secilia spells Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius (from caecus, 'blind'); Saint Cecilia is patron of music.

How do you pronounce Secilia?

It's said suh-SEE-lee-uh /səˈsi.li.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Secilia a boy or girl name?

Secilia is a girl's name.

How popular is Secilia?

This spelling is very rare in the U.S.; Cecilia is much more common.

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