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Lucia

/loo-CHEE-ə/

Lucia is a girl name of Latin origin, meaning Light.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginLatin
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#151

What does Lucia mean?

Light

From the Latin lux, "light". The name was traditionally given to children born at daybreak.

The story behind the name

Saint Lucy of Syracuse was martyred in 304 and became one of the most widely venerated saints of the early church. Because her feast day fell on the winter solstice in the Julian calendar, she became the saint of the year's longest night.

That is why Sweden - a country with no other obvious link to a Sicilian martyr - celebrates Luciadagen on 13 December with candle-crowned processions, one of the most distinctive festivals in Europe.

Lucia is a top-ten girls' name in Spain and Italy and is rising steadily in the English-speaking world.

Notable people named Lucia

  • Saint Lucy of Syracuse
  • Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti's heroine
  • Lucia Joyce, dancer

How popular is Lucia?

Popularity in the United States

Lucia has been given to 46,998 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 957 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Lucia per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Lucia has been given to 9,181 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Lucia per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 214,434 people called Lucia living in Spain, with an average age of 24.6.

46,998 Babies named since 1880
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

Variants and related names

Other spellings: Lucy, Luzia, Lucija, Llúcia

Related names: Lucy, Luca, Lucas, Luz, Lucinda

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Frequently asked questions about Lucia

What does the name Lucia mean?

Lucia means Light. It is of Latin origin.

Is Lucia a boy's or a girl's name?

Lucia is most often given to girls.

How do you pronounce Lucia?

Lucia is pronounced loo-CHEE-ə.

How popular is the name Lucia?

Lucia has been given to 46,998 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

What are other spellings of Lucia?

Common variants include Lucy, Luzia, Lucija, Llúcia.