Lucia
Lucia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /luˈsiːə/ · /ˈluː.ʃə/
Meaning and origin of Lucia
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Latinate variant of Lucy, or today borrowed from modern Italian. Name of a Sicilian martyr, Latin Lūcia, feminine form of the Roman praenomen Lūcius.
How popular is Lucia?
Since 1880, 59,335 girls and 91 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #83 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #4412 in 1962. In 2025 it ranked #83 for girls, with 3,012 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lucia
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Lucia FAQ
What does the name Lucia mean?
A female given name from Latin. Latinate variant of Lucy, or today borrowed from modern Italian. Name of a Sicilian martyr, Latin Lūcia, feminine form of the Roman praenomen Lūcius.
What is the origin of the name Lucia?
Lucia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Lucia?
Since 1880, 59,335 girls and 91 boys in the U.S. have been named Lucia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #83 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #4412 in 1962. In 2025 it ranked #83 for girls, with 3,012 babies given the name.
Is Lucia a boy or girl name?
Lucia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 59,335 girls and 91 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.