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Lucilla

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Pronounced loo-SIL-ah /luˈsɪl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Latin diminutive of Lucia — from Latin lux, 'light'; 'light; little light'Medium

In 30 seconds: Light; little light: Lucilla is a diminutive of Lucia — 'light'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'loo-SIL-ah').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA Latin diminutive of Lucia — from Latin lux, 'light'; 'light; little light'
U.S. rank (2024)#6277 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1955
Total births (all-time)≈ 946

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418982024

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

Lucilla is a Latin diminutive of Lucia — from lux, 'light' — 'light; little light'. Borne by a Roman empress and early saints. A lyrical, classic name across Italian and Latin worlds (said 'loo-SIL-ah'; nicknames Lucy, Lulu).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and classic-loving families. Rare, light-and-little-light at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lucia means 'light' (Latin lux) — Lucilla is its graceful diminutive, 'little light' — a lyrical, classic name borne by a Roman empress and saints (said 'loo-SIL-ah').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Lucilla — root etymology

Variations

LuciaLucilleLucila

Nicknames

Lucy

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If you like Lucilla…

Lucia— the root name
Lucille— the French diminutive
Camilla— a sound-neighbor -illa girls' name
Priscilla— another -illa girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lucilla mean?

Lucilla is a diminutive of Lucia — Latin 'light; little light'.

How do you pronounce Lucilla?

It's said loo-SIL-ah /luˈsɪl.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lucilla a boy or girl name?

Lucilla is a girl's name.

How popular is Lucilla?

Lucilla is a rare name in the U.S.

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