Lucah
Lucah is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bringer of light; person from Lucania.
Origin and history
Lucah is a modern spelling variant of Luca, which derives from the Latin name Lucas meaning person from Lucania or bringer of light. It has seen growing popularity in the United States in recent years as parents seek unique spelling variations of classic names. Its usage remains relatively rare but is steadily rising.
Popularity in the United States
627 babies in the United States have been named Lucah since 1880. It ranks #4049 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1600.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.1 %)
- TX (36.5 %)
- FL (16.1 %)
- KY (3.6 %)
- NC (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 48 |
| 2010-2019 | 252 |
| 2020-2029 | 327 |
Fun facts
- The addition of the silent trailing 'h' is a recent trend in American naming practices to differentiate traditional names like Luca.
- Etymologically traces back to Lucania, an ancient region in southern Italy, as well as the Latin root for light.