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Celia

SEE-lee-ah

Popularity

#734

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

56,363

Peak Year

#853 in 1915

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Celia is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name 'Caelius'. It can also mean 'heavenly'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Celia Cruz

    Cuban-American salsa singer, 'Queen of Salsa'

  • Celia Weston

    American actress in film and television

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

GracefulElegantCreativeKind

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