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Lucila is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive form of Lucia, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'lux'. It carries the timeless connotation of illumination and clarity, often associated with being born at dawn.
About 24 girls were named Lucila in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning poet known by her pseudonym Gabriela Mistral
Honduran novelist and feminist writer
Mexican actress and comedian
