Lucia
Lucia is a girls' name of Spanish origin meaning “light, graceful light.” It ranked #83 in the United States in 2025. Lucia derives from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.'
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how do you pronounce Lucia?
loo-SEE-ah
where does the name Lucia come from?
The feminine form of the Roman name Lucius, from the Latin lux, meaning light. Unlike Lucas, whose connection to light is a folk etymology, Lucia genuinely derives from the word — it was traditionally given to children born at daybreak.
Saint Lucia of Syracuse is the patron saint of the blind and is celebrated on December 13th with festivals of light, especially in Scandinavian countries. In Spain, Lucia has been the number one girl's name for multiple years.
how popular is this name?
Lucia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #83 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #83 |
| 2024 | #98 |
| 2023 | #109 |
| 2022 | #126 |
| 2021 | #136 |
| 2020 | #160 |
| 2019 | #157 |
| 2018 | #183 |
| 2017 | #185 |
| 2016 | #213 |
| 2010 | #265 |
| 2000 | #490 |
| 1990 | #580 |
| 1980 | #583 |
| 1970 | #650 |
| 1960 | #624 |
| 1950 | #581 |
| 1940 | #546 |
| 1930 | #497 |
| 1920 | #594 |
| 1910 | #514 |
| 1900 | #519 |
| 1890 | #468 |
| 1880 | #435 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lucia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Lucia
St Lucy of Syracuse, martyred around 304, is patron of the blind and is celebrated on 13 December, which under the Julian calendar fell on the winter solstice. That coincidence made her feast a festival of light, and in Sweden Luciadagen is still marked with candle crowns and processions before dawn.
what are the nicknames and variants of Lucia?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Lucia?
- Lucia Berlin (American writer)
- Lucia Popp (Slovak-Austrian soprano)
what names are similar to Lucia?
what names go well with Lucia?
Sibling names that share Lucia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lucia
What does the name Lucia mean?
Lucia means “light, graceful light”.
What is the origin of the name Lucia?
Lucia comes from the Spanish naming tradition. Related forms include Lucía, Lucie and Luzia.
How popular is the name Lucia?
Lucia ranked #83 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #83, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Lucia a boy or girl name?
Lucia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Lucia?
Lucia is pronounced loo-SEE-ah, with 3 syllables.
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