Luka vs Malakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

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Boy #233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

American New Zealand Polynesian Jewish

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Luka Rank #94

Malakai Rank #233

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #233 for Malakai.

Is Luka or Malakai more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Malakai at #233 in the United States.

What do Luka and Malakai mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Malakai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and Malakai boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Malakai is primarily a boy name.