Ceil, of Hebrew origin, means "wall" or "enclosure." It's an uncommon yet distinctive given name, often used for girls but occasionally given to boys as well. The name Ceil is associated with the female form of the Hebrew name Keilah, which is derived from the Hebrew word meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." This gives Ceil a strong and resilient connotation. It's also worth noting that Ceil can be considered a shorter, more modern-sounding version of the classic name Cecil, which has English origins and means "sixth" or "fifth" in Latin. As a result, Ceil carries with it a blend of cultural influences and meanings.
The name Ceil experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the period from 1894 to 1965, with a total of 783 recorded births. The name saw its peak popularity in 1905 and 1912, each year having more than 25 births. However, there were also several years where the name was scarcely used, notably between 1940 and 1958 with fewer than 10 births per year on average. Overall, the name Ceil appears to have been moderately popular throughout this period, but its popularity has since declined.