Luz

Meaning of Luz

Luz means "light." It is often associated with the Virgin Mary under the title "Our Lady of Light."

Luz has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Luz

Luz has cooled off, slipping to #839 in 2025, down from a peak of #518 in 2001.

Notable people named Luz

• Luz Casal
  Spanish pop and rock singer
• Luz Elena González
  Mexican actress and model
• Luz María Aguilar
  Mexican actress
• Luz Rios
  Mexican actress
• Luz Stella Luengas
  Colombian marathon runner

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Questions about the name Luz

What does the name Luz mean?

Luz means luz means "light." it is often associated with the virgin mary under the title "our lady of light.", and it comes from Spanish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Luz?

In 2025, Luz ranked #839 for girls, down from #750 the year before.

When was Luz most popular?

Luz peaked at #518 in 2001.