Ciela
Every Ciela since 1999 — 330 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ciela
Ciela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,192 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 330 American babies have been named Ciela. Its peak came in 2024, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ciela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ciela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,192 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,835 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,210 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,350 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,718 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,450 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,705 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,771 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,890 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,071 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,711 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,249 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,241 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,465 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,359 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,018 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,849 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,672 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,668 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,053 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,070 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,539 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,497 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,328 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ciela in 2025?
Ciela ranked #4,192 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ciela?
330 babies have been named Ciela in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ciela most popular?
Ciela peaked in 2024, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Ciela a boy or girl name?
Ciela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ciela rising or falling?
Ciela is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.