Ceilidh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish Gaelic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ceilidh means 'gathering' or 'party'.
Meaning of the Name Ceilidh
Ceilidh is a Scottish Gaelic name that means 'gathering' or 'party'. It is derived from the Old Irish word 'céle', which means 'companion' or 'society'. The name is traditionally given to girls and is often associated with the festive gatherings and social events that take place in Scotland, including music, dance, and storytelling.
Popularity of the Name Ceilidh
The popularity for the name Ceilidh peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 12 births, which ranked number 13,031 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Ceilidh had the most female births in 1999 with 12, which ranked number 7,715 out of 16,946 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Ceilidh
- 20 Year Trend of Ceilidh: -100.00%
Popularity of Ceilidh by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ceilidh. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ceilidh in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ceilidh is a great pick!
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