Cielo
Meaningsky, heaven · Spanish
- US rank
- #795
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #795 in 2025
342 babies were named Cielo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 723 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cielo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,699 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cielo, 342 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cielo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCielo first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearCielo is at its all-time high right now: #795 in 2025.
- TrendCielo has climbed 723 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #795. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCielo is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #296, followed by California (#300) and Oklahoma (#340). It's in the top 1,000 in 15 states.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Cielo means “sky, heaven”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Cielo
Cielo is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “sky, heaven”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-elo”. US birth records list Cielo for girls from 1977 to 2025, in 45 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #795 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #795, with 342 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 349,650 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 90,253 girls |
| 2000s | 89 | 11,289 girls |
| 2010s | 74 | 13,561 girls |
| 2020s | 164 | 6,093 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Cielo
What does the name Cielo mean?
Cielo means “sky, heaven” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Cielo?
Cielo has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Cielo a boy or girl name?
Cielo is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Cielo?
Cielo ranked #795 for US girls in 2025, given to 342 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#795).