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
- Peak year
- 2024 (#94)
Meaning & origin
Luka is a Slavic and Croatian form of Luke, from the Greek, linked to 'light' and the region of Lucania.
Is Luka a Slavic name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as Croatian or Serbian or Russian, which refer to the same root.
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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How to spell Luka
Luka is spelled L-U-K-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include 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.
How do you spell Luka?
Luka is spelled L-U-K-A. Related spellings include Luca, Luke.
What is Luka short for?
Luka is often used as a short form of Luca or Luke, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Luka?
In 2023, 3,655 US boys were given the name Luka. 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.
Is Luka a Slavic name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as Croatian or Serbian or Russian, which refer to the same root.
What does Luka mean in Slavic?
In Slavic, Luka means "from Lucania; light". Luka is a Slavic and Croatian form of Luke, from the Greek, linked to 'light' and the region of Lucania.
Is Luka a Croatian name?
Luka is usually classified as Slavic, and Croatian belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Croatian too. It means "from Lucania; light".