Lucille vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucille

Girl #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin Lucia/Lux

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#274
Total SSA Count
1,151
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Lou, Luci

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Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lucille Rank #274
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #274 for Lucille.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucille ___

  • Lucille Mae
  • Lucille June
  • Lucille Rose
  • Lucille Jean
  • Lucille Ann
  • Lucille Belle

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucille

Vivienne Josephine Eugene Harold Desi

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucille or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lucille at #274 in the United States.

What do Lucille and Mia mean?

Lucille means "light, illumination" (Latin Lucia/Lux origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Lucille and Mia boy or girl names?

Lucille is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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