Celia Cordova

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Celia Cordova — Latin
68K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Celia Cordova is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Celia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Celia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, as well as a nickname for Cecilia, Cecelia, Celeste, or Celestina. The name is often derived from the Roman family name Caelius, thought to originate in the Latin caelum ("heaven"). Celia was popular in British pastoral literature in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, possibly stemming from the ruler of the House of Holiness in Edmund Spenser's epic poem The Faerie Queene or from a character in William Shakespeare's play As You Like It. The surname Cordova: Andrés Córdova (1892–1983), President of Ecuador (1939–1940) Aquiles Córdova Morán (born 1941), Mexican politician Arturo de Córdova (1908–1973), Mexican film actor Carmen Córdova (1929–2011), Argentine architect and academic administrator Cristina Córdova (born 1976), American sculptor Dante Córdova (born 1943), Peruvian lawyer and politician David Córdova (born 1984), Chilean footballer Delia Córdova (1956–2016), Peruvian volleyball player Elle Cordova (born 1988), American folk musician, also known as Reina del Cid Emilio Córdova (born 1991), Peruvian chess player Félix Córdova Dávila (1878. Celia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 68K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Celia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Celia

Latin

Celia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, as well as a nickname for Cecilia, Cecelia, Celeste, or Celestina. The name is often derived from the Roman family name Caelius, thought to originate in the Latin caelum ("heaven"). Celia was popular in British pastoral literature in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, possibly stemming from the ruler of the House of Holiness in Edmund Spenser's epic poem The Faerie Queene or from a character in William Shakespeare's play As You Like It.

Surname: Cordova

Spanish

Andrés Córdova (1892–1983), President of Ecuador (1939–1940) Aquiles Córdova Morán (born 1941), Mexican politician Arturo de Córdova (1908–1973), Mexican film actor Carmen Córdova (1929–2011), Argentine architect and academic administrator Cristina Córdova (born 1976), American sculptor Dante Córdova (born 1943), Peruvian lawyer and politician David Córdova (born 1984), Chilean footballer Delia Córdova (1956–2016), Peruvian volleyball player Elle Cordova (born 1988), American folk musician, also known as Reina del Cid Emilio Córdova (born 1991), Peruvian chess player Félix Córdova Dávila (1878.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Celia Cordova

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 Celia Cordova:

9
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Celia?
The first name Celia originates from Latin. Celia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, as well as a nickname for Cecilia, Cecelia, Celeste, or Celestina. The name is often derived from the Roman family name Caelius, thought to originate in the Latin caelum ("heaven"). Celia was popular in British pastoral literature in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, possibly stemming from the ruler of the House of Holiness in Edmund Spenser's epic poem The Faerie Queene or from a character in William Shakespeare's play As You Like It.
When was Celia most popular?
The name Celia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cordova?
The surname Cordova originates from Spanish. Andrés Córdova (1892–1983), President of Ecuador (1939–1940) Aquiles Córdova Morán (born 1941), Mexican politician Arturo de Córdova (1908–1973), Mexican film actor Carmen Córdova (1929–2011), Argentine architect and academic administrator Cristina Córdova (born 1976), American sculptor Dante Córdova (born 1943), Peruvian lawyer and politician David Córdova (born 1984), Chilean footballer Delia Córdova (1956–2016), Peruvian volleyball player Elle Cordova (born 1988), American folk musician, also known as Reina del Cid Emilio Córdova (born 1991), Peruvian chess player Félix Córdova Dávila (1878.
What are the origins of the name Celia Cordova?
The name Celia Cordova combines two different traditions: the first name Celia has Latin roots, while the surname Cordova originates from Spanish.
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