Hayden vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#154
Total SSA Count
2,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hay, Hayes

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

Hayden Rank #154
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #154 for Hayden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hayden ___

  • Hayden James
  • Hayden Michael
  • Hayden William
  • Hayden Cole
  • Hayden Luke
  • Hayden Scott

Luka ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayden or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Luka mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Hayden and Luka boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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