girl's name
Ceili
KAY-lee
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 401
Ceili is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1989.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ceili Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 140 |
| 2010s | 35 |
How Popular Is Ceili?
In 2019, Ceili was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ceili Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Ceili Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Céilí | Céilí is a rare spelling of Ceili, written with a fada and recorded 9 times, mostly in Ireland. | 9 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ceili
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ceili Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ceili over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ceili
- Pronunciation KAY-lee
Sibling Names for Ceili
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ceili — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ceili
How popular is the name Ceili?
In 2019, Ceili was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ceili a girl's or a boy's name?
Ceili is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ceili?
Ceili has 2 syllables.
When was Ceili most popular?
Ceili peaked in 1997, when 23 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.