Emma vs Luka

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
Nicknames
Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Luka Rank #94

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #94 for Luka.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Luka more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Emma and Luka mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Emma and Luka boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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