Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Lusia since 1916
Babies named Lusia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Lusia is a rare and delicate name that has never cracked the top 1,000 in U.S. popularity charts. Its peak year of usage occurred in 1999, suggesting a brief moment of interest, perhaps influenced by similar names like Lucia or musical references. Since 2022 the name has been on a rising trajectory, though from a very small base, meaning it remains an uncommon choice. With no top states to speak of and no recorded rank, Lusia offers parents a distinctive alternative to the more familiar Lucy or Lucia, retaining the same luminous meaning while standing apart in its own quiet way.
Lusia is most commonly considered a variant of Lucia or Lucy, which derive from the Latin word lux (genitive lucis), meaning 'light'. The name has been used across Europe in various forms, often associated with Saint Lucia, a 4th-century martyr. Lusia may also be a spelling variant of the Russian name Lyusya, a diminutive of Lyudmila, but this connection is less certain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Luce, Sia
Sibling names for Lusia
Names that share Lusia's style, for a brother or sister.
