Riley vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Riley Rank #229

Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Luka mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Riley and Luka boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.