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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

1993
unranked
1998
unranked
2003
unranked
2008
#777
2013
#586
2018
#321
2023
#95
2024
#94

“Unranked” means Luka was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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Variants

Luca, Luke

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.

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