Lucila
Lucila is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Light or illuminated.
Origin and history
Lucila is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived as a diminutive form of Lucia. It carries the traditional meaning of 'light' or 'born at daylight'. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name with strong classical roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,483 babies in the United States have been named Lucila since 1880. It ranks #3545 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1972.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.9 %)
- CA (42.2 %)
- NY (1.8 %)
- IL (1.7 %)
- FL (0.34 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 131 |
| 1930-1940 | 154 |
| 1940-1950 | 183 |
| 1950-1960 | 259 |
| 1960-1970 | 273 |
| 1970-1980 | 286 |
| 1980-1990 | 331 |
| 1990-2000 | 301 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Lucila
- Lucila Polak: Actress, Model
- Lucila Gamero de Medina: Writer, Novelist
Nicknames
Lu, Luci, Lucy
Fun facts
- Lucila originated as an affectionate diminutive form of the Latin name Lucia.
- It is widely recognized across Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking cultures while remaining easy to pronounce in English.