The nameLuz
Luz is a Spanish girl's name.
- Girl's name
- Spanish
Meaning
From the Spanish luz, "light", after Our Lady of Light.
Origin
Spanish.
History
In France it has risen and is at its highest today.
Popularity of the name Luz
Luz in France
906thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (45 births)
715babies named Luz in France since 1900
Luz was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 275 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Luz. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Luz in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 37 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luz mean?
From the Spanish luz, "light", after Our Lady of Light.
What is the origin of the name Luz?
Spanish.
Is Luz a girl's or a boy's name?
Luz is a girl's name.