Luka
Slavic boy's name meaning “from Lucania; light”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Slavic
- Meaning
- from Lucania; light
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #95
- Born in 2023
- 3,655
Meaning & origin
Luka is a Slavic and Croatian form of Luke, from the Greek, linked to 'light' and the region of Lucania.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Luka ranked #95 for boys. It has risen about 491 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 3,655 US boys were given the name Luka.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #94 in 2024
“Unranked” means Luka was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Luka: frequently asked questions
What does the name Luka mean?
Luka is a Slavic name meaning "from Lucania; light". Luka is a Slavic and Croatian form of Luke, from the Greek, linked to 'light' and the region of Lucania.
Where does the name Luka come from?
Luka is of Slavic origin. Luka is a Slavic and Croatian form of Luke, from the Greek, linked to 'light' and the region of Lucania.
Is Luka a boy or a girl name?
Luka is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Luka?
In 2023, 3,655 US boys were given the name Luka.
Is Luka a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Luka ranked #95 for boys. It has risen about 491 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.