Lucia

Meaning of Lucia

Lucia means "light." It's derived from the Latin word "lux," which also means light.

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Popularity of Lucia

Lucia is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #83 in 2025 from #490 in 2000.

Notable people named Lucia

• Lucia Berlin
  American short story writer
• Lucia Popp
  Slovak opera singer
• Lucia Micarelli
  American violinist
• Lucia Rijker
  Dutch boxer and actress
• Lucia Hiriart
  Former First Lady of Chile

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Questions about the name Lucia

What does the name Lucia mean?

Lucia means lucia means "light." it's derived from the latin word "lux," which also means light, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

Lucia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lucia?

In 2025, Lucia ranked #83 for girls, up from #98 the year before.

When was Lucia most popular?

Lucia peaked at #83 in 2025.