Lucia
Pronunciation: [ l-OOSH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lucia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 86 babies have been named Lucia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lucia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,336 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,336
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lucia
Lucia is a boy name .
Is Lucia a boy or girl name? Lucia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,336 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #98. Lucia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lucia is currently ranked #17,336 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lucia include Luc, Luy, Luie, and Luckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lucia include Luciano, Lucian, Lucien, Lucio, Lucius . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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