US Popularity:2972
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Blind; Heaven
Cecily is a British feminine name born from the venerated Saint Cecilia. While it comes from the word caecus, meaning "blind," it's also rooted in the Roman family name Caelius, Cecily finds a fitting meaning in the Latin caelum, "heaven." Endowed with such ethereal quality, is it any wonder that Cecilia would spark a lineage of admiral women famed for their faith. Even upon its Medieval transformation into Cecily, the title held sway as the regal Duchess of York, Cecily Neville. Mother of kings Edward IV and Richard III, Cecily earned a reputation of her own as the Rose of Raby for her beauty and flawless piety.

Cecily Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cecily is currently #1913 on The Bump
Girl:Cecily is currently #855 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cecily is currently #2972 in U.S. births
Girl:Cecily is currently #1108 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2972
in 2022
+ 48
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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