Luka vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luka Rank #94

Ari Rank #400

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Luka or Ari more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Luka and Ari mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and Ari boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.