girl's name
Cilia
see-LYAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 533
Cilia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cilia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 175 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 40 |
How Popular Is Cilia?
In 2025, Cilia was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Cilia Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cilia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cilia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cilia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cilia
- French see-LYAH
Sibling Names for Cilia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cilia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cilia
How popular is the name Cilia?
In 2025, Cilia was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Cilia a girl's or a boy's name?
Cilia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cilia?
Cilia has 2 syllables.
When was Cilia most popular?
Cilia peaked in 2012, when 25 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Cilia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Cilia currently ranks #6,686 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.