Is Cielo a boy's or girl's name?

Cielo is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 142 recorded births.

When was Cielo most popular?

Cielo reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 347 births that year. It is currently ranked #809 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Cielo?

Cielo is currently ranked #809 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 4,421 babies since 1977.

Cielo

A familiar Spanish name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysSpanishRising fast Also a pet name

#809▲ 53in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Cielo is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, meaning "sky" or "heaven" — one of the most poetic nature-inspired names in the Spanish language. It evokes an open, luminous sense of possibility and is used as a term of endearment throughout Latin America.

Cielo is a rising name in the United States, carried by the wave of Spanish-language word names that have charmed English-speaking parents with their simple beauty. Its three-syllable flow and celestial meaning make it impossible to forget.

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Popularity Over Time

Cielo climbed 720 spots in the last 20 years — from #1529 to #809.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Cielo
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,252	#1082	—
2010s	1,288	#1673	▼
2000s	1,630	#1399	▲
1990s	197	#6504	▲
1980s	49	#9821	▲
1970s	5	#9896	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(44 years, 1977–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Cielo
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	347	#809	+37 (11.9%)
2023	310	#862	+47 (17.9%)
2022	263	#996	+71 (37.0%)
2021	192	#1224	+52 (37.1%)
2020	140	#1518	-8 (-5.4%)
2019	148	#1483	+5 (3.5%)
2018	143	#1520	-7 (-4.7%)
2017	150	#1484	-4 (-2.6%)
2016	154	#1485	+38 (32.8%)
2015	116	#1799	+1 (0.9%)
2014	115	#1784	+15 (15.0%)
2013	100	#1970	-10 (-9.1%)
2012	110	#1837	-3 (-2.7%)
2011	113	#1794	-26 (-18.7%)
2010	139	#1576	+11 (8.6%)
2009	128	#1719	-22 (-14.7%)
2008	150	#1541	+11 (7.9%)
2007	139	#1607	+12 (9.4%)
2006	127	#1665	+6 (5.0%)
2005	121	#1648	-10 (-7.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Cielo as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Cielo has also been given to 142 boys in the U.S. since 2001.

#3894

Current rank

142

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Cielo be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Cielo is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #809. As a boy's name, it ranks #3894.

Cielo has two lives

Cielo, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1977–2024) · Methodology