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Lucia

Gender-neutral · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Light
Pronunciation
LOO-shuh
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'lux' meaning light; the feminine of Lucius.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, Italian, Spanish

Commonly used in: United States, Italy, Latin America

Also recorded as Girl and Girl.

Alternate spellings

  • LucíaSpanish

    Spanish form with an accent.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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