Luka
Luka is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Man from Lucania; light.
Origin and history
Luka is a classic Slavic and Southern European form of the name Luke or Lucas, derived from the Latin name Lucas meaning 'man from Lucania'. The name has seen a major surge in popularity in the United States since the late 2010s, driven in part by global sports stars and modern naming trends. It offers a stylish, internationally accessible alternative to Lucas.
Popularity in the United States
28,959 babies in the United States have been named Luka since 1880. It ranks #693 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #111.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- FL (7 %)
- NY (6 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 208 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,016 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,580 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,094 |
Famous people named Luka
- Luka Dončić: Basketball player, Athlete
- Luka Modrić: Soccer player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Luka has seen a dramatic increase in U.S. popularity, climbing into the top 120 names for boys in recent years.
- The original root refers to Lucania, an ancient region in southern Italy thought to be named after a word meaning 'bright' or 'shining'.