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Ayden vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#213
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ayden Rank #213
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #213 for Ayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayden or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Luka mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Ayden and Luka boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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