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Ecclesia

eh-KLEE-zhuh /ɛkˈliːʒə/

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In short
Ecclesia is a unique and enchanting Greek name for baby girls, meaning "church" or "assembly." Its pronunciation is eh-KLEE-zhuh (/ɛkˈliːʒə/).
U.S. rank 2025
#11,932 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
7 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#11,932 in 2025
First recorded
2017

Meaning of Ecclesia

Ecclesia is a unique and enchanting name for baby girls. It has its origins in Greek, where it means "church" or "assembly." The pronunciation of Ecclesia is eh-KLEE-zhuh (/ɛkˈliːʒə/). This name exudes a sense of strength and elegance, making it a perfect choice for parents who want to give their daughter a distinctive and meaningful name. While Eccles and Eclesia are variations of the name, Ecclesia stands out on its own. Despite not being among the most popular names in recent years, it has been chosen by a handful of parents in the United States, with five occurrences recorded in both 2018 and 2017. Embracing the name Ecclesia will undoubtedly set your little girl apart from the crowd and carry with it associations of unity and community.

How to pronounce Ecclesia

Popularity of Ecclesia in the U.S.

Ecclesia was the #11,932 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 7 babies. It first appears in the records in 2017.

Bar and line chart: Ecclesia in the U.S., 2017–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 7 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #11,932 in 2025.
  • Girls named Ecclesia (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2017–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2017⁠–⁠2025 3 rows
Ecclesia: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025711,932back (not recorded in 2019–2024)
2018515,682▲ 220
2017515,902new