Luci vs Maira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luci

Girl #2,891 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian English Romanian Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,891
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maira

Girl #2,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Irish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,752
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luci Rank #2,891
Maira Rank #2,752

Maira is more popular, ranked #2752 vs #2891 for Luci.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luci ___

  • Luci Mae
  • Luci Rose
  • Luci Ann
  • Luci Belle
  • Luci Grace
  • Luci Claire

Maira ___

  • Maira Sofia
  • Maira Elena
  • Maira Isabel
  • Maira Grace
  • Maira Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luci

Clara Ruby Pearl Lily Violet

If you choose Maira

Lucia Camila Valentina Diego Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luci or Maira more popular?

Maira is more popular, ranked #2752 compared to Luci at #2891 in the United States.

What do Luci and Maira mean?

Luci means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Maira means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luci and Maira boy or girl names?

Luci is primarily a girl name. Maira is primarily a girl name.

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