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UK name, mostly girls

Cielo

Spanish word meaning "sky" or "heaven".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Cielo is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Cielo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.

This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2006 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Cielo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Cielo ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 girls were registered as Cielo.
  • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cielo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 88.5% of Cielo registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4056

2023

Births in 2023

5

Latest year

Peak year

2022

5 births

Estimated living

23

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Cielo

In England and Wales birth records, Cielo has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 11.5% of registrations are for boys and 88.5% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

88% girls
Boys3 (11.5%)Girls23 (88.5%)

Cielo registered for boys

  • Ranked #5,119 in 2024
  • 3 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (3 births)

Cielo registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,056 in 2023
  • 5 girls registered in 2023
  • Peak: 2022 (5 births)

Meaning

What does Cielo mean?

The name Cielo is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "cielo" meaning "sky" or "heaven." It is believed to have originated during the Renaissance period in Italy, when a fascination with the celestial realm and classical mythology influenced the naming traditions of the time.

The earliest recorded use of the name Cielo dates back to the late 15th century, when it appeared in Italian Renaissance literature and art. One notable example is the painting "Cielo di Napoli" by the Italian Renaissance artist Giovanna Vittoria Marasi, completed in 1490. This work celebrated the beauty of the Neapolitan sky and may have contributed to the popularity of the name in the region.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Cielo. In the 16th century, Cielo Della Rovere (1500-1570) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of the Renaissance artist Raphael. During the Baroque period, Cielo Santi (1620-1684) was an Italian painter and engraver, renowned for her religious works and portraits.

In the 19th century, Cielo Terigi (1820-1892) was an Italian poet and writer, celebrated for her lyrical compositions and contributions to the Romantic literary movement. Cielo Rivas (1864-1938), on the other hand, was a Venezuelan composer and musician, known for her work in promoting the traditional music of her country.

More recently, Cielo Asuncion (1935-2001) was a Filipino actress and singer, who gained fame for her performances in numerous Philippine films and television shows throughout the 20th century.

While the name Cielo has its roots in Italian culture, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where it is often associated with the beauty and majesty of the sky. The name continues to resonate with those who appreciate its celestial connotations and the rich cultural heritage it represents.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Cielo over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Cielo in England and Wales, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Cielo, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
01345200620152024

Decades

Cielo by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cielo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4775 16 4
2010s #5691 3 1
2000s #4157 4 1

Related

Names similar to Cielo

FAQ

Cielo: questions and answers

How popular is the name Cielo in the UK right now?

In 2023, Cielo was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Cielo most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Cielo in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Cielo?

Spanish word meaning "sky" or "heaven".

How many people are called Cielo in the UK?

A total of 23 babies have been registered as Cielo across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.