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Luci

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOO-see /ˈluː.si/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Luci is a Spanish girl's name. Its standalone origin is uncertain, though it sits close to Lucia and the Latin 'light' names.
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Origin MediumSpanish, English, Portuguese
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#2877 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births59 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,864

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019372025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Luci is recorded as Spanish with an uncertain origin, so its meaning is not fixed on its own. It clusters with fuller forms such as Lucia and Lucilla, which point toward the Latin sense of 'light'. Taken alone, though, Luci reads mostly as a short, affectionate form rather than a name with a documented meaning of its own.

The accented spellings Lùci and Lüci are recorded variations, giving the name a few regional looks. Its two-syllable brightness suits its place beside the Lucia family.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Luci is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Luci — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LùciLüciLuciaLucillaLyusi

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

  • Luci Baines Johnson (1947-)
    American businesswoman, younger daughter of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson

If you like Luci…

Lucia— A recorded fuller form grouped with Luci, carrying the 'light' sense.
Lucy— The English counterpart of Luci, near-identical in sound.
Lizeth— a fellow Spanish choice
Litzy— shares Luci's Spanish roots
Lua— a fellow Portuguese choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luci mean?

Luci is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Luci?

It's commonly said LOO-see /ˈluː.si/.

Is Luci a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Luci is used as a girl name.

How popular is Luci?

In 2024, Luci ranked #2903 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.

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