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The baby name Ciel is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /sjɛl/ (French); anglicized often 'syehl' or 'see-EL'.

Ciel is French in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /sjɛl/ (French); anglicized often 'syehl' or 'see-EL'

What is the meaning of the name Ciel ?

The baby name Ciel is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /sjɛl/ (French); anglicized often 'syehl' or 'see-EL'.

Ciel is French in Origin.

Ciel is a modern given name taken from the French common noun meaning “sky” or “heaven,” ultimately from Latin caelum. Used as a rare unisex choice, it appeared sporadically in Francophone registers but gained broader visibility in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside English-language nature and word names. Pop culture, notably the manga/anime character Ciel Phantomhive, helped introduce the name to non-French audiences, and it is occasionally adopted in Japan via katakana. While never common, it has steady niche appeal in France, Canada, and the United States.

Variants and related forms include Cielle (an anglicized feminine elaboration), the Spanish Cielo and Ciela, and the affectionate Spanish diminutive Cielito; cognates also appear across Romance languages (e.g., Catalan Cel). The meaning evokes the open sky and the celestial realm, suggesting qualities such as serenity, aspiration, expansiveness, and transcendence.

Ciel has the following similar or variant Names

Ciel – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BI Boys 0 #43 2 917
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
Switzerland Boys 2024 #134 4 1,769
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
Canada Girls 2022 #276 5 2,867
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
CN Girls 0 #332 18 8,829
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
BR 0 #355 6 5,969
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
PH Girls 0 #379 12 13,098
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
France Girls 2014 #415 3 3,259
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #511 8 9,861
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #553 8 11,671
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
BR Boys 0 #669 83 12,213
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #816 14 13,765
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #866 27 7,044
United States Girls 2024 #890 27 8,487
NL Girls 0 #905 51 5,933
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
SA Girls 0 #921 15 25,931
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
MX Boys 0 #972 11 16,355
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,004 7 14,861
DZ 0 #1,005 172 20,130
MA 0 #1,057 72 20,986
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,169 15 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Ciel is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Switzerland
Canada
France
AE

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People also ask about Ciel

Ciel is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Ciel is a one syllable name, pronounced /sjɛl/ (French); anglicized often 'syehl' or 'see-EL'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cielle, Ciela and Cielé.
Yes — Ciel ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Ciel ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).