The nameCelya
Celya is a modern spelling of Célia, a girl's name of Latin origin. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Celya comes from Célia, from the Latin Caelius, a Roman family name linked to caelum, "sky".
Origin
Latin, through Célia.
History
Celya appeared in the early 1970s and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Popularity of the name Celya
Celya in France
Celya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,485 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Celya. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Celya in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 53 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Celya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Celya mean?
Celya comes from Célia, from the Latin Caelius, a Roman family name linked to caelum, "sky".
What is the origin of the name Celya?
Latin, through Célia.
Is Celya a girl's or a boy's name?
Celya is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Celya?
Variants and related names of Celya include Celia.