Luka vs Meliah

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
Meliah Rank #6,888

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #6888 for Meliah.

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

Meliah ___

  • Meliah Rose
  • Meliah Grace
  • Meliah Jane
  • Meliah Claire
  • Meliah Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

If you choose Meliah

Thalia Celia Lydia Delia Damon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Meliah more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Meliah at #6888 in the United States.

What do Luka and Meliah mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Meliah means "honey, sweetness" (Greek origin).

Are Luka and Meliah boy or girl names?

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

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