Emilio vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilio

Boy #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#152
Total SSA Count
2,358
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Emi, Milo, Emil

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emilio Rank #152
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #152 for Emilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilio ___

  • Emilio James
  • Emilio Antonio
  • Emilio Carlos
  • Emilio Rafael
  • Emilio Sebastian
  • Emilio David

Luka ___

  • Luka James
  • Luka Alexander
  • Luka Michael
  • Luka Thomas
  • Luka William
  • Luka Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilio

Marco Lucia Isabella Rafael Sofia

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilio or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do Emilio and Luka mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Emilio and Luka boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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