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Lucia

/ loo-SEE-ah /
Girl Spanish 3 syllables
Meaning
Lucia means Light (Spanish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Spanish
Pronunciation
loo-SEE-ah
Popularity
#83 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Lucia in the US, 1880–2025
18801900192019401960198020002020

Lucia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 3,012 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,012.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Lucia popular?

Near its peak Lucia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Lucia, by decade
2020s 14,117
2010s 14,704
2000s 8,097
1990s 3,968
1980s 3,341
1970s 2,476
1960s 2,547
1950s 2,501
1940s 1,870
1930s 1,643
1920s 1,760
1910s 1,260
1900s 464
1890s 347
1880s 240

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Lucia mean?

Lucía is the Spanish form of Lucia, from the Latin lux, “light.”

Names like Lucia

Spanish names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Lucia

Popular Spanish names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lucia mean?

Lucia means Light. Lucía is the Spanish form of Lucia, from the Latin lux, “light.”

What is the origin of the name Lucia?

Lucia is of Spanish origin.

How do you pronounce Lucia?

Lucia is pronounced “loo-SEE-ah.”

Is Lucia a boy or a girl name?

Lucia is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Lucia a popular name right now?

Lucia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Lucia?

In 2025, Lucia ranked #83 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Lucia most popular?

Lucia was most popular in 2025, when about 3,012 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Lucia?

Names similar to Lucia include Daniela, Ximena, Catalina, Carmen, Jade.

What names go well with Lucia?

Spanish names that pair well with Lucia include Angel, Mateo, Sebastian, Santiago, Savannah.