Lucia
Latin girl's name meaning “light”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- light
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- Pronunciation
- loo-CHEE-ah
- US rank (2023)
- #109
- Born in 2023
- 2,442
- Peak year
- 2024 (#98)
Meaning & origin
Lucia is the feminine of Lucius, from the Latin lux, 'light'. Saint Lucia is honoured as a bringer of light.
Is Lucia a Latin name?
Yes — Lucia is a Latin name meaning "light". Lucia is the feminine of Lucius, from the Latin lux, 'light'. Saint Lucia is honoured as a bringer of light. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Lucia ranked #109 for girls. It has risen about 132 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,442 US girls were given the name Lucia.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #98 in 2024
“Unranked” means Lucia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Lucia
Lucia is spelled L-U-C-I-A — 5 letters and 2 syllables, pronounced loo-CHEE-ah. Alternative spellings people use include Lucy, Lucija.
Variants
Lucy, Lucija
Lucia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucia mean?
Lucia is a Latin name meaning "light". Lucia is the feminine of Lucius, from the Latin lux, 'light'. Saint Lucia is honoured as a bringer of light.
Where does the name Lucia come from?
Lucia is of Latin origin. Lucia is the feminine of Lucius, from the Latin lux, 'light'. Saint Lucia is honoured as a bringer of light.
Is Lucia a boy or a girl name?
Lucia is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Lucia?
In 2023, 2,442 US girls were given the name Lucia.
Is Lucia a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Lucia ranked #109 for girls. It has risen about 132 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you pronounce Lucia?
Lucia is pronounced loo-CHEE-ah.
How do you spell Lucia?
Lucia is spelled L-U-C-I-A. Related spellings include Lucy, Lucija.
What is Lucia short for?
Lucia is often used as a short form of Lucy or Lucija, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Lucia?
In 2023, 2,442 US girls were given the name Lucia. In the latest US data, Lucia ranked #109 for girls. It has risen about 132 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Lucia a Latin name?
Yes — Lucia is a Latin name meaning "light". Lucia is the feminine of Lucius, from the Latin lux, 'light'. Saint Lucia is honoured as a bringer of light. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Lucia mean in Latin?
In Latin, Lucia means "light". Lucia is the feminine of Lucius, from the Latin lux, 'light'. Saint Lucia is honoured as a bringer of light.
Is Lucia a Roman name?
Lucia is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "light".