Lucilia

Meaning & origin

Lucilia is a classic Latin name that entered U.S. birth records only recently, in 2007, yet it has been rising steadily ever since, reaching its peak rank of 5,554th in 2025. With a one-in-73,058 occurrence rate, it remains a rare but recognizable choice. The name's trajectory shows consistent upward momentum over nearly two decades, suggesting growing appeal among parents seeking a luminous alternative to Lucy or Lucia. Its top states are not yet concentrated in any single region, indicating broad but sparse adoption across the country.

Lucilia is a feminine diminutive of the Latin name Lucius, which is derived from lux (light). It was used in ancient Rome, most notably by the poet Lucilius, and appears in botanical nomenclature (e.g., the genus Lucilia of blow flies). The name has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often as a more elaborate form of Lucia or Lucy.