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Lucilia

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How to Pronounce Lucilia

Pronounced loo-SEE-lee-ah /luˈsi.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Lucilla/Lucia — from Latin lux, 'light' — 'light, the shining one'Medium

In 30 seconds: Light: Lucilia is a form of Lucia/Lucilla — 'light'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'loo-SEE-lee-ah').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA form of Lucilla/Lucia — from Latin lux, 'light' — 'light, the shining one'
U.S. rank (2025)#5648 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 174
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520072025

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

Lucilia is a form of Lucilla/Lucia — from Latin lux, 'light' — 'light, the shining one' (a Roman name; the kin of St Lucy, patron of light and the eyes). A lyrical, classic, luminous name (said 'loo-SEE-lee-ah'; nickname Lucy).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Lucia/Lucilla mean 'light' (Latin lux) — Lucilia is a lyrical form, classic and luminous (the kin of St Lucy, patron of light; said 'loo-SEE-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Lucilla — root etymology

Variations

LucillaLuciaLucille

Nicknames

Lucy

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Lucille— a kin Luc- girls' name
Lucinda— another Luc- girls' name
Lunaria— shares Lucilia's Latin roots
Aurelia— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lucilia mean?

Lucilia is a form of Lucia/Lucilla — Latin 'light'.

How do you pronounce Lucilia?

It's said loo-SEE-lee-ah /luˈsi.li.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lucilia a boy or girl name?

Lucilia is a girl's name.

How popular is Lucilia?

Lucilia is a rare name in the U.S.

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