Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Cielo
GirlSpanish· “sky, heaven”
- Meaning
- sky, heaven
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- see-EH-loh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #795
- US babies 2025
- 342
- Best rank
- #795 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Cielo
Cielo is a Spanish name that means “sky, heaven”.
Cielo is the Spanish and Italian word for "sky" or "heaven," from Latin caelum. As a given name, Cielo is used in Spanish-speaking countries and carries a sense of openness, light and spirituality. It is sometimes chosen as a term of endearment as well, since mi cielo, "my heaven," is an affectionate phrase in Spanish. Pronounced see-EH-loh, the name has a soft, lyrical sound. Cielo suits parents who want a nature-inspired name with a celestial meaning and a warm Latin feel. It is short and easy to say, and it pairs well with longer middle names.
Famous parents who chose Cielo: Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato (2022). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Cielo first appears in US Social Security records in 1977. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 6 different years, starting in 2000. Its best national rank was #795 in 2025, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 348 were named Cielo. In 2025, 342 babies were named Cielo, and it ranked #795 nationally. That is 195% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #7,543 in 1980, #895 in 2000, #1,577 in 2010, and #795 in 2025. Of the 4,764 US girls named Cielo since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,595 babies. Since 2010, 2,883 more have been named Cielo.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Evelina, Zayla, Tallulah, Alianna, and Nyomi.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Cielo ranked highest in California, New Mexico, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #300 | 108 |
| New Mexico | #320 | 5 |
| Arizona | #346 | 20 |
| Oklahoma | #349 | 12 |
| Texas | #489 | 66 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Cielo over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Cielo is usually pronounced see-EH-loh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with C and ends in “-lo”.
Middle names for Cielo
A few middle names that flow with Cielo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cielo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cielo mean?
Cielo is a Spanish name that means “sky, heaven”.
What is the origin of the name Cielo?
Cielo has Spanish roots. Cielo is the Spanish and Italian word for "sky" or "heaven," from Latin caelum.
Is Cielo a popular name?
Yes. Cielo ranked #795 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Cielo a boy or girl name?
Cielo is mainly a girl's name. About 96% of US babies named Cielo over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Cielo?
Cielo is usually pronounced see-EH-loh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings