Luke vs Neelima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Neelima

Girl #19,055 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Blue; the color of sky and ocean"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,055
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Neeli, Nilu, Neela

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Neelima Rank #19,055

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #19055 for Neelima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

Neelima ___

  • Neelima Devi
  • Neelima Priya
  • Neelima Asha
  • Neelima Lakshmi
  • Neelima Kumari

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose Neelima

Ananya Kavitha Deepa Preethi Meera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Neelima more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Neelima at #19055 in the United States.

What do Luke and Neelima mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Neelima means "Blue; the color of sky and ocean" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Luke and Neelima boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Neelima is primarily a girl name.

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