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Lucina

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninglight · Latin

Lucina is a Mexican girl name meaning “light”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Lucina and you get Lucian. Same letters, different name.
  • Word funLucina doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationLucina peaked in 1880, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Lucinas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Lucina would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 32,154 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryLucina has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Lucinas, and counting.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Lucina

Lucina is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “light”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1880s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Lucina

What does the name Lucina mean?

Lucina means “light” and comes from Latin. Names built around “light” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Eleanor (“possibly light”), Ellie (“possibly light”), Lucy (“light”) and Lainey (“possibly light”).

What is the origin of the name Lucina?

Lucina is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Latin. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Lucina a boy or girl name?

Lucina is a girl name. In 2025, 50 US girls were named Lucina.

How popular is the name Lucina?

Lucina ranked #3,167 for US girls in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 1880, when it reached #836. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,286 places.

What names are similar to Lucina?

If you like Lucina, you might also like Eleanor, Ellie, Lucy and Lainey.

What should I know before naming my baby Lucina?

Lucina is a Mexican girl name meaning “light”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.