Lucila
Girl name · English · Latin · Spanish
Meaninglight · Spanish form of Lucilla
- US rank
- #5,238
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,344 in 1934
24 babies were named Lucila in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,087 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lucila you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 67,114 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lucila, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lucila would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLucila first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1934, when it ranked #1,344. Today it's #5,238, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLucila has climbed 1,087 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,238. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLucila is a Spanish form of Lucilla, which means “light”. Our records link it to English, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Lucila
Lucila is a girl name of English, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “light”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ila”. US birth records list Lucila for girls from 1914 to 2025, in 110 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1934, when it ranked #1,344 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,238, with 24 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.0 | 246,914 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 90,909 girls |
| 1930s | 15 | 68,966 girls |
| 1940s | 13 | 78,927 girls |
| 1950s | 14 | 74,019 girls |
| 1960s | 15 | 66,357 girls |
| 1970s | 19 | 53,677 girls |
| 1980s | 19 | 51,787 girls |
| 1990s | 17 | 59,916 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 76,161 girls |
| 2010s | 9.7 | 103,093 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 75,472 girls |
Other spellings of Lucila
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Questions about the name Lucila
What does the name Lucila mean?
Lucila means “light” in Spanish, as a form of Lucilla.
What is the origin of the name Lucila?
Lucila has English, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lucila a boy or girl name?
Lucila is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lucila?
Lucila ranked #5,238 for US girls in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1934 (#1,344).