Cecelia Baptista

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cecelia Baptista — Irish
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cecelia Baptista is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Cecelia is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Cecelia is a variation of the given name Cecilia. People with the name include: Cecelia Adkins (1923–2007, African-American publisher Cecelia Ager (1902–1981), American film critic and reporter Cecelia Ahern (born 1981), Irish novelist Cecelia Akagu (fl. 2010s–2020s), Nigerian Army brigadier general Cecelia Antoinette (1949–2020), American actress, comedian, and writer Cecelia Ayanori Bukari-Yakubu (fl. 1960s), Ghanaian politician Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (1924–2010), first historian to write in detail about the Nisqually people Cecelia Condit (born 1947), American video artist Cecelia Cortes . The surname Baptista: Baptista is a Portuguese surname. People with this name include: Alexandre Baptista (1941–2024), Portuguese footballer Ana Filipa Baptista (born 1990), Portuguese chess player António Maria Baptista (1866–1920), Portuguese military officer and politician Arnaldo Baptista (born 1948), Brazilian rock musician Baptista Mantuanus (1447–1516), Italian Carmelite reformer, humanist, and poet Baptista Minola, a character in Shakespeare's Taming Of The Shrew Baptista Varani (1458–1527), Italian nun and Catholic saint Christopher Baptista, Canadian drag queen Cyro Baptista (born 1950), Brazilian musicia. Cecelia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 50K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cecelia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cecelia

Irish

Cecelia is a variation of the given name Cecilia. People with the name include: Cecelia Adkins (1923–2007, African-American publisher Cecelia Ager (1902–1981), American film critic and reporter Cecelia Ahern (born 1981), Irish novelist Cecelia Akagu (fl. 2010s–2020s), Nigerian Army brigadier general Cecelia Antoinette (1949–2020), American actress, comedian, and writer Cecelia Ayanori Bukari-Yakubu (fl. 1960s), Ghanaian politician Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (1924–2010), first historian to write in detail about the Nisqually people Cecelia Condit (born 1947), American video artist Cecelia Cortes .

Surname: Baptista

Italian

Baptista is a Portuguese surname. People with this name include: Alexandre Baptista (1941–2024), Portuguese footballer Ana Filipa Baptista (born 1990), Portuguese chess player António Maria Baptista (1866–1920), Portuguese military officer and politician Arnaldo Baptista (born 1948), Brazilian rock musician Baptista Mantuanus (1447–1516), Italian Carmelite reformer, humanist, and poet Baptista Minola, a character in Shakespeare's Taming Of The Shrew Baptista Varani (1458–1527), Italian nun and Catholic saint Christopher Baptista, Canadian drag queen Cyro Baptista (born 1950), Brazilian musicia.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cecelia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 11%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cecelia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cecelia Baptista

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cecelia Baptista:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cecelia?
The first name Cecelia originates from Irish. Cecelia is a variation of the given name Cecilia. People with the name include: Cecelia Adkins (1923–2007, African-American publisher Cecelia Ager (1902–1981), American film critic and reporter Cecelia Ahern (born 1981), Irish novelist Cecelia Akagu (fl. 2010s–2020s), Nigerian Army brigadier general Cecelia Antoinette (1949–2020), American actress, comedian, and writer Cecelia Ayanori Bukari-Yakubu (fl. 1960s), Ghanaian politician Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (1924–2010), first historian to write in detail about the Nisqually people Cecelia Condit (born 1947), American video artist Cecelia Cortes .
When was Cecelia most popular?
The name Cecelia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Baptista?
The surname Baptista originates from Italian. Baptista is a Portuguese surname. People with this name include: Alexandre Baptista (1941–2024), Portuguese footballer Ana Filipa Baptista (born 1990), Portuguese chess player António Maria Baptista (1866–1920), Portuguese military officer and politician Arnaldo Baptista (born 1948), Brazilian rock musician Baptista Mantuanus (1447–1516), Italian Carmelite reformer, humanist, and poet Baptista Minola, a character in Shakespeare's Taming Of The Shrew Baptista Varani (1458–1527), Italian nun and Catholic saint Christopher Baptista, Canadian drag queen Cyro Baptista (born 1950), Brazilian musicia.
What are the origins of the name Cecelia Baptista?
The name Cecelia Baptista combines two different traditions: the first name Cecelia has Irish roots, while the surname Baptista originates from Italian.
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