Lukah
Lukah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Man from Lucania or bringer of light.
Origin and history
Lukah is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Luca or Luka, which derives from the Latin name Lucas, meaning person from Lucania or bringer of light. It has seen increased usage in the United States in recent years as parents seek contemporary twists on classic names. Its soft consonants and vowel ending reflect popular current naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
833 babies in the United States have been named Lukah since 1880. It ranks #3843 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1478.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.7 %)
- TX (30.1 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- NC (4.2 %)
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 | 52 |
| 2010-2019 | 328 |
| 2020-2029 | 453 |
Fun facts
- The addition of the trailing 'h' is a contemporary English stylistic choice based on traditional names like Luka and Luca.
- More than half of the total U.S. births registered with the spelling Lukah have occurred since 2020.