girl's name
Clelia
klay-LYAH (French)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 7,364
France
#992
as Clélia, 2025
Clelia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Clelia is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in France in 2008, when 265 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1906.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Clelia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 860 |
| 1990s | 1,270 |
| 2000s | 2,145 |
| 2010s | 1,850 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 325 |
How Popular Is Clelia?
In 2024, Clelia was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Clelia 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.
How Clelia Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Clélia | Clélia is Clelia written with an acute accent in France, and the spelling parents there overwhelmingly choose: it ranks #992 in France, against #5,907 for Clelia. | 2,215 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Clelia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Clelia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Clelia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Clelia
- French klay-LYAH
Sibling Names for Clelia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Clelia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Clelia
How popular is the name Clelia?
In 2024, Clelia was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Clelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Clelia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Clelia?
Clelia has 2 syllables.
When was Clelia most popular?
Clelia peaked in 2008, when 265 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Clelia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Clelia currently ranks #992 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.