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Luka vs Luca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Luca

Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American German Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23
Total SSA Count
7,959
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Luca Rank #23

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #94 for Luka.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Luca more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Luca mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Luka and Luca boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Luca is primarily a boy name.

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