Luka vs Mia

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
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #94 for Luka.

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

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Mia mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Luka and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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