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Lucita

Girl name · Latin · Spanish

Lucita is a Latin and Spanish girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. 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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  • Word funLucita doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationLucita peaked in 1930, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • HistoryLucita first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1921–2025

03.571921196020002012

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

About the name Lucita

Lucita is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Latin namesSpanish names

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Questions about the name Lucita

What is the origin of the name Lucita?

Lucita is Latin and Spanish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Lucita turns up in more than one tradition. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Lucita a boy or girl name?

Lucita is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lucita?

Lucita is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2012. It peaked at #4,047 in 1930, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Lucita?

Lucita is a Latin and Spanish girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. 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.