Luca
Italian boy's name meaning “light; from Lucania”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Italian
- Meaning
- light; from Lucania
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #24
- Born in 2023
- 7,804
- Peak year
- 2024 (#23)
Meaning & origin
Luca is the Italian form of Luke, from Lucas, linked to 'light' and to the region of Lucania in southern Italy.
Is Luca an Italian name?
Yes — Luca is an Italian name meaning "light; from Lucania". Luca is the Italian form of Luke, from Lucas, linked to 'light' and to the region of Lucania in southern Italy.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Luca ranked #24 for boys. It has risen about 177 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 7,804 US boys were given the name Luca.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #23 in 2024
“Unranked” means Luca was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Luca
Luca is spelled L-U-C-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Lucas, Luke, Luka.
Luca: frequently asked questions
What does the name Luca mean?
Luca is a Italian name meaning "light; from Lucania". Luca is the Italian form of Luke, from Lucas, linked to 'light' and to the region of Lucania in southern Italy.
Where does the name Luca come from?
Luca is of Italian origin. Luca is the Italian form of Luke, from Lucas, linked to 'light' and to the region of Lucania in southern Italy.
Is Luca a boy or a girl name?
Luca is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Luca?
In 2023, 7,804 US boys were given the name Luca.
Is Luca a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Luca ranked #24 for boys. It has risen about 177 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Luca?
Luca is spelled L-U-C-A. Related spellings include Lucas, Luke, Luka.
What is Luca short for?
Luca is often used as a short form of Lucas or Luke or Luka, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Luca?
In 2023, 7,804 US boys were given the name Luca. In the latest US data, Luca ranked #24 for boys. It has risen about 177 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Luca an Italian name?
Yes — Luca is an Italian name meaning "light; from Lucania". Luca is the Italian form of Luke, from Lucas, linked to 'light' and to the region of Lucania in southern Italy.
What does Luca mean in Italian?
In Italian, Luca means "light; from Lucania". Luca is the Italian form of Luke, from Lucas, linked to 'light' and to the region of Lucania in southern Italy.