Lucia
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Light, born at dawn
Origin: Latin/Italian/Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #83 in 2025 with 3,012 babies born.
History: From the Latin 'lux' meaning light. Saint Lucia of Syracuse was an early Christian martyr, patron saint of the blind. The Feast of Saint Lucia is celebrated across Scandinavia on December 13 with candlelight.
Famous people named Lucia: Santa Lucia (saint)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Lucia? About 1 in 1,105 babies born in 2025 were named Lucia, or roughly 8.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lucia
What does the name Lucia mean?
Lucia means “Light, born at dawn” from Latin/Italian/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Lucia?
Lucia has Latin/Italian/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Light, born at dawn”.
How popular is Lucia?
Lucia ranked #83 in 2025 — given to 3,012 babies that year.
When was Lucia most popular?
Lucia peaked in 2025 with 3,012 babies registered that year.
Is Lucia a boy or girl name?
Lucia is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lucias in registered births are female.
Is the name Lucia rising or falling in popularity?
Lucia has risen 77 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #160 in 2020 to #83 in 2025.
How long has Lucia been recorded?
Lucia appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.