Luciana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Luciana means 'light' or 'moonlight'.
Meaning of the Name Luciana
Luciana is a feminine name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman name Lucius, which means 'light'. Luciana represents qualities such as brightness, clarity, and intelligence. It is also associated with the moon and is often interpreted as 'moonlight'. Luciana is a popular name in several countries including Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Popularity of the Name Luciana
The popularity for the name Luciana peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 904 births, which ranked number 715 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Luciana had the most female births in 2018 with 904, which ranked number 350 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Luciana has increased sharply over the last ten years from 531 births to 874 births, an increase of 64.60%. Among females, Luciana has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 531 births to 874 births, an increase of 64.60%.
Nationwide Popularity of Luciana
- 20 Year Trend of Luciana: 904.60%
- 10 Year Trend of Luciana: 64.60%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Luciana: 64.60%
Popularity of Luciana by State
Among females, Luciana was most popular in Western states with 203 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 143 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Luciana. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 189 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 143 | 241 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 205 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 427 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 92 | 191 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 530 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 232 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 571 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 719 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 285 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 358 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 379 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 642 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 214 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 153 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 282 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 65 | 257 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 622 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 424 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 673 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 115 | 306 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 468 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 790 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 541 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Luciana
- Total Births of Luciana: 919 (5.11%)
- Female Births of Luciana: 919 (5.11%)
Given the upward trend of Luciana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.11% increase in total births, for a total of 919 births in 2024. For Females, births for Luciana have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 919 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.11%.