Lucia vs Allison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucia

Girl #98 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius/Lux)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #98
Total SSA Count: 2,658
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Rowan Mila Ava Ivy

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Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #99
Total SSA Count: 2,622
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Zara Margaret Savannah Adelaide

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Popularity Comparison

Lucia Rank #98

Allison Rank #99

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 vs #99 for Allison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucia or Allison more popular?

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Lucia and Allison mean?

Lucia means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius/Lux) origin). Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin).

Are Lucia and Allison boy or girl names?

Lucia is primarily a girl name. Allison is primarily a girl name.

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