What origin is the name Cicada?

Cicada comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cicada a popular name?

Cicada is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Cicada?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Cicada — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Cicada

Q: Is Cicada a rare name?

Yes. Cicada does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cicada

Cicada

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Cicada is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from the Greek word for the loud insect of the night, this name references the distinctive buzzing creature known for its long life cycles.".

With greek roots, Cicada is a girl name that means "Derived from the Greek word for the loud insect of the night, this name references the distinctive buzzing creature known for its long life cycles.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word for the loud insect of the night, this name references the distinctive buzzing creature known for its long life cycles.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cicada

Very rare in US records

What does Cicada mean?

Cicada is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from the Greek word for the loud insect of the night, this name references the distinctive buzzing creature known for its long life cycles.".

Is Cicada a rare name?

Yes. Cicada does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Cicada

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Cicada means "Derived from the Greek word for the loud insect of the night, this name references the distinctive buzzing creature known for its long life cycles." — these names share that spirit.