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Sicilia

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Pronounced sih-SEE-lee-ah /sɪˈsi.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sicilia, the Italian/Latin name of the island of Sicily; also echoing Cecilia ('blind; the patron of music'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Sicily: Sicilia is the island of Sicily — a place-name. Lyrical, sunny, and warm (said 'sih-SEE-lee-ah').

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Origin LowItalian, Latin

MeaningFrom Sicilia, the Italian/Latin name of the island of Sicily; also echoing Cecilia ('blind; the patron of music'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4971 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 347

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

Sicilia comes from Sicilia, the Italian and Latin name of the sun-drenched island of Sicily (named for the ancient Sicels) — and it echoes Cecilia, 'blind; the patron saint of music' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, sunny place-name (said 'sih-SEE-lee-ah'; nicknames Sicily, Cici).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, from-Sicily at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? Sicilia is the Italian/Latin name of the island of Sicily — and it echoes Cecilia ('blind; the patron of music') — a lyrical, sunny place-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'sih-SEE-lee-ah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Sicilia — place-name; routes layered

Variations

SicilyCeciliaCicely

Nicknames

Cici

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Sicily— the English place-name form

Cecilia— a name it echoes

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sicilia mean?

Sicilia is the Italian/Latin name of Sicily, and echoes Cecilia; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sicilia?

It's said sih-SEE-lee-ah /sɪˈsi.li.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sicilia a boy or girl name?

Sicilia is a girl's name.

How popular is Sicilia?

Sicilia is a rare name in the U.S.