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Cece

Quick answerCece is typically a diminutive or nickname for the name Cecilia, which derives from the Latin *Caecilia*, meaning "blind" or "dim-sighted." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name, with historical ties to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music in Christianity.

English · Girl · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,594
TrendStable
Peak year2021
Syllables1
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
ReligionChristianity
Letters4
Numerology7 Chaldean 7
Global rank#751

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cece

Cece is typically a diminutive or nickname for the name Cecilia, which derives from the Latin *Caecilia*, meaning "blind" or "dim-sighted." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name, with historical ties to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music in Christianity.

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Etymology

Cece is typically a diminutive or nickname for the name Cecilia, which derives from the Latin *Caecilia*, meaning "blind" or "dim-sighted." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name, with historical ties to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music in Christianity.

Cece currently ranks #6,594 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.

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