Lucia vs Louisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucia

Girl #98 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius/Lux)

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Girl #733 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Old Frankish/Germanic

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Lucia Rank #98

Louisa Rank #733

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 vs #733 for Louisa.

Is Lucia or Louisa more popular?

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Louisa at #733 in the United States.

What do Lucia and Louisa mean?

Lucia means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius/Lux) origin). Louisa means "famous warrior" (Old Frankish/Germanic origin).

Are Lucia and Louisa boy or girl names?

Lucia is primarily a girl name. Louisa is primarily a girl name.