Lucija
Meaninglight · Croatian form of Lucia
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #9,457 in 2025
10 babies were named Lucija in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,631 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2003–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lucija you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lucija, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lucija would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLucija first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearLucija is at its all-time high right now: #9,457 in 2025.
- New on the sceneLucija wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2003.
- TrendLucija has climbed 5,631 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLucija is a Croatian form of Lucia, which means “light”.
About the name Lucija
Lucija is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “light”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ija”. US birth records list Lucija for girls from 2003 to 2025, in 8 of those 23 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #9,457 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4 | 2,592,593 girls |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 781,250 girls |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 461,538 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Lucija
What does the name Lucija mean?
Lucija means “light” in Croatian, as a form of Lucia.
What is the origin of the name Lucija?
Lucija has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Lucija a boy or girl name?
Lucija is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lucija?
Lucija ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#9,457).