Lucena vs Lylian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucena

Girl #17,164 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,164
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Luce, Cena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lucena Rank #17,164
Lylian Rank #17,186

Lucena is more popular, ranked #17164 vs #17186 for Lylian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucena ___

  • Lucena Maria
  • Lucena Isabel
  • Lucena Grace
  • Lucena Rose
  • Lucena Paz

Lylian ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucena

Elena Sofia Mateo Rafael Camila

If you choose Lylian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucena or Lylian more popular?

Lucena is more popular, ranked #17164 compared to Lylian at #17186 in the United States.

What do Lucena and Lylian mean?

Lucena means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Lucena and Lylian boy or girl names?

Lucena is primarily a girl name. Lylian is primarily a girl name.

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