Cielo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cielo is a name of Italian and Spanish origin, meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'. It evolved from the Latin 'caelum' and reflects a connection to nature and spirituality. The name has no biblical relevance but has gained popularity in various cultures as a poetic choice. Its modern perception is that of beauty and tranquility.
The name Cielo is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cielo has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cielo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14865th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8082nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15137th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8003rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1568th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1299th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cielo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cielo"
Pronunciation
/ˈsiːɛloʊ/
Origin
Italian and Spanish
Etymology
Cielo derives from the Latin word 'caelum', meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'. In Italian and Spanish, it directly translates to 'sky' or 'heaven'.
Meaning
sky, heaven
Language Evolution
Caelum (Latin), Cielo (Italian and Spanish)
Historical Usage
Cielo has gained popularity particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures as a name reflecting nature and spirituality.
Variants & Derivatives
Ciel, Ciele
Modern Popularity & Image
Cielo is perceived as a poetic and ethereal name, often associated with beauty and tranquility.
Famous People
Cielo González Villa, a notable Colombian writer, Cielo H. Alvarado, an emerging artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cielo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cielo"
"Cielo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14865th of 24088 | 32 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8082nd of 23106 | 110 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15137th of 19264 | 13 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8003rd of 27321 | 139 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1568th of 35406 | 2,091 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1299th of 30306 | 2,178 |
Regional Popularity of "Cielo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
56.56% 3550th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Cielo" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
79.40% 4124th/5194 |
73.31% 4631st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.57% 2317th/4582 |
52.71% 2722nd/5164 |
20.98% 1534th/7313 |
13.52% 1009th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
54.82% 2184th/3984 |
43.24% 1940th/4487 |
20.54% 1401st/6822 |
12.60% 791st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cielo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cielo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.