Luka vs Maika

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

Luka Rank #94
Maika Rank #7,106

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #7106 for Maika.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luka ___

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

Maika ___

  • Maika Rose
  • Maika Grace
  • Maika Lily
  • Maika Aurora
  • Maika Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

If you choose Maika

Hana Kai Noa Yuki Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Maika more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Maika at #7106 in the United States.

What do Luka and Maika mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Maika means "true fragrance" (Japanese origin).

Are Luka and Maika boy or girl names?

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

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