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Luz is a feminine name used in Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘light’ in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Luz, meaning ‘Our Lady of Light’." It ranked #839 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘light’ in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Luz, meaning ‘Our Lady of Light’. The entry lists its usage as Spanish.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Luz ranked #839 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #839 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luz mean?
Luz means "light", according to Behind the Name.
Is Luz a popular name?
Luz ranked #839 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Luz a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Luz appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Luz — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
