Entry № 0142 · Latin origin

Caelia Caelia — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

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Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Meaning
"Heavenly"
Syllables
3
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient (Latin)

A name that means "heavenly".

Caelia (also Celia) comes from the Latin caelum, meaning "heaven" or "sky." The Roman family name Caelius was used by various Roman senators.

Caelia is rare as a given name but distinctive — chosen by parents drawn to the Latin form rather than Celia.

Heavenly. The Roman family of the sky.

Where Caelia stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Caelia · last year
87 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Caelias before her.

Real people
Caelia
Roman family name.
In fiction
Caelia
Common in Roman and Renaissance literature.

Names connected to Caelia.

The number behind Caelia.

5

The Free Spirit

Caelia reduces to five — the number of Roman heaven.

Why families chose this name.

"Heavenly in Latin. Six letters. Caelia."
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