NAME PROFILE
Lucila
Lucila is a diminutive form of the Latin name 'Lucia,' meaning 'light' or 'illumination.' It carries a sense of brightness and clarity, evoking warmth and a cheerful disposition. People with this name often embody a lively and spirited personality, bringing joy and positivity to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,483 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Latin, Spanish, Italian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 53%CA — 39%NY — 3%IL — 3%FL — 1%
Notable People
Lucila Ball (Actress, *I Love Lucy*) · Lucila Godoy Alcayaga (Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet) · Lucila de Maria (Argentinian social worker and activist) · Lucila Sosa (Argentine politician) · Lucila Orozco (Mexican artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LuLucyLuci
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