Sicily: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-eec-eely
Origin: Italy
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: A variant of the name of the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea

Sicily is a unisex name of Italian origin, derived from the name of the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The name signifies 'from Sicily 'and reflects the rich Italian heritage. Historically, Sicily has been a significant cultural and strategic location, influenced by various ethnic groups including Romans, and Normans. The name has seen variations in different cultures and regions, such as Sicileigh, and Sicilie. Despite its rich history, Sicily is not a widely popular name in the US, having not been in the top 1000 baby names since the early 20th century. Sih-suh-lee Sicily is currently not ranked in U. Births.

Sicily Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sicily is currently #5357 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Sicily is currently #3033 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Sicily is currently #2610 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Sicily is currently #1457 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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