Lux

♀ Girl

Pronounced LUHKS /ˈlʌks/Medium

Meaning: LightMedium

In 30 seconds: Lux is a girl's name meaning 'light', drawn from the Latin root that runs through many languages. It's short, bright, and bold.

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Origin MediumVarious

MeaningLight

U.S. rank (2024)#2803 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,594

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lux means 'light' and is described as having various origins, with the sense rooted in the Latin word for light. It connects to a family of light-themed names, including Lucia, Lucius, and Lucilla. The single syllable makes it strikingly direct.

There's a crisp, luminous quality to Lux that sets it apart from its longer relatives. Forms like Lucia and Lucilla carry the same light-rooted meaning in fuller, more traditional shapes.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lux is 'light', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Variations

LoukiosLuciaLuciusLucillaLyusi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lux mean?

Lux is usually explained as meaning 'light' and is most often linked with Various tradition.

How do you pronounce Lux?

It's commonly said LUHKS /ˈlʌks/.

Is Lux a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Lux?

In 2024, Lux ranked #2803 in the U.S. for girls, with 60 births recorded.