Cilia
Girl nameCilia has been given to 48 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 1984.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
48
Peak year
1984 (20 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1969
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cilia — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cilia.
Sibling name ideas for Cilia
Same era and popularity as Cilia, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cilia?
Cilia has been given to 48 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cilia peak?
Cilia peaked in 1984, when 20 babies were given the name.
Is Cilia a girl or boy name?
Cilia is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Cilia are girls).
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