Celicia

“Heavenly; derived from 'Celia'.”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#15652US 2023

5Births / yr

↑Rising

351All-time births

📅 Since 196700

How to pronounce Celicia

see·EE·LEE·SEE·EYE·AY

/ˌsiː.ˈiː.ˈliː.ˈsiː.ˈaɪ.ˈeɪ/ · stress on EE · 6 syllables

“Heavenly; derived from 'Celia'.”

American origin · Girl name

What does Celicia mean and where does it come from?

Celicia is a variation of the name Celia, which has Latin roots ('caelum' meaning heaven). The name has gained traction in various cultures and has been adapted in the United States as a unique feminine name. While not historically common, it reflects a trend toward creative adaptations of more trad

Cultural significance

Celicia has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of heavenly; derived from 'celia'..

Peak popularity

Reached #5688 in 1983 — currently #15652 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Celicia?

Celicia works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Celicia Grace

How popular is Celicia right now?

Rising fast — up 1768 spots — currently #15652 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1970–2023#15652 · Top 12%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#15652	5	▲ up 1768
2010	#17420	5	▼ down 7093 · -50% births
2005	#10327	10	▼ down 4026 · -41% births
2000	#6301	17	▲ up 2015 · +70% births
1995	#8316	10	▲ up 3532 · +67% births
1990	#11848	6	▼ down 5591 · -45% births
1985	#6257	11	▲ up 4844 · +120% births
1980	#11101	5	▼ down 1321
1975	#9780	5	▼ down 2890 · -29% births
1970	#6890	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Celicia

Best Year1985Rank #6257

Peak Count17

Average Rank#10389

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1970 - 202310 years

The story of Celicia

Celicia is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1967. With 351 total births recorded, Celicia remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #6890 in 1970, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #15652 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Celicia in 1983:

Jennifer Jessica Amanda Ashley Sarah

Celicia by decade

Celicia peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1960s	7
1970s	50
1980s	80
1990s ★	101
2000s	95
2010s	18

💎Celicia has only 351 total recorded births since 1967 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Celicia?

Common

CelCelieCelyIcia

What names sound and feel like Celicia?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Celicia also consider these

Celecia

English · from 'Caelia' -

Kelicia

American · derived from Caelia,

Jelicia

American · English

Elicia

American · God's promise

Delicia

Latin · Latin

Jericia

American · A modern name

Common questions about the name Celicia

What does the name Celicia mean?

Celicia means "Heavenly; derived from 'Celia'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Celicia?

Celicia is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Celicia?

Celicia originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Celicia?

Celicia is a 6-syllable name pronounced S IY2 IY1 L IY1 S IY1 AY1 EY1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Celicia?

Celicia pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.