Ciel
Gender-neutral name · French · Latin
Meaningsky · French
- US rank
- #4,758
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,758 in 2025
28 babies were named Ciel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,567 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1999–2025
US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ciel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 57,471 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ciel, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ciel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCiel first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearCiel is at its all-time high right now: #4,758 in 2025.
- Then vs nowCiel is 6.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 57,471.
- TrendCiel has climbed 1,567 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,758. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlCiel is given to both boys and girls: 51% of the 55 babies named Ciel in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn French, Ciel means “sky”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Ciel
Ciel is a gender-neutral name of French and Latin origin meaning “sky”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Ciel for girls from 1999 to 2025, in 26 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #4,758 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,758, with 28 babies. Of the 55 US babies named Ciel in 2025, 51% were girls and 49% were boys.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.4 | 294,118 girls |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 254,453 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 97,182 girls |
| 2020s | 14 | 69,525 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4 | 2,400,000 boys |
| 2010s | 8.0 | 124,844 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 63,158 boys |
More French names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
Questions about the name Ciel
What does the name Ciel mean?
Ciel means “sky” in French.
What is the origin of the name Ciel?
Ciel has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Ciel a boy or girl name?
Both. Ciel is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 51% of US babies named Ciel were girls.
How popular is the name Ciel?
Ciel ranked #4,758 for US girls in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#4,758).