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Luca

/ LOO-kah /
Boy Italian 2 syllables
Meaning
Luca means From Lucania; light (Italian).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
LOO-kah
Popularity
#14 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Luca in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Luca first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 2025, when 8,759 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 8,759.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Luca popular?

Near its peak Luca is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Luca, by decade
2020s 44,138
2010s 24,939
2000s 7,233
1990s 720
1980s 252
1970s 121
1960s 48
1940s 5
1920s 41
1910s 24

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Luca mean?

Luca is the Italian form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, “from Lucania.” It is a top boys’ name in Italy and increasingly beyond.

Nicknames for Luca

  • Luc

Variants & spellings

  • Luka
  • Lucca

Names like Luca

Italian names with a similar feel and popularity.

Boy
Enzo
EN-tsoh
Debated; home-ruler or '-enzo' short form · italian
 Boy
Leonardo
leh-oh-NAR-doh
Brave lion · italian
 Boy
Giovanni
joh-VAH-nee
God is gracious · Italian
 Boy
Lorenzo
loh-REN-tsoh
From Laurentum · italian
 Boy
Matteo
maht-TEH-oh
Gift of God · italian
 Boy
Alessandro
ah-les-SAHN-droh
Defender of the people · Italian
 Boy
Vincenzo
veen-CHEN-tsoh
Conquering · Italian
 Boy
Andrea
ahn-DREH-ah
Manly, brave · Italian

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Names that pair well with Luca

Popular Italian names for a sibling or a middle name.

Girl
Gianna
JAHN-nah
God is gracious · italian
 Girl
Aria
AR-ee-uh
air; melody · italian
 Girl
Aurora
ow-ROH-rah
Dawn · italian
 Girl
Beatrice
beh-ah-TREE-cheh
Bringer of joy; blessed · italian
 Girl
Bella
BEL-uh
Beautiful · italian
 Boy
Enzo
EN-tsoh
Debated; home-ruler or '-enzo' short form · italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Luca mean?

Luca means From Lucania; light. Luca is the Italian form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, “from Lucania.” It is a top boys’ name in Italy and increasingly beyond.

What is the origin of the name Luca?

Luca is of Italian origin.

How do you pronounce Luca?

Luca is pronounced “LOO-kah.”

Is Luca a boy or a girl name?

Luca is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Luca a popular name right now?

Luca is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Luca?

In 2025, Luca ranked #14 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Luca most popular?

Luca was most popular in 2025, when about 8,759 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What are common nicknames for Luca?

Common nicknames for Luca include Luc.

What names are similar to Luca?

Names similar to Luca include Enzo, Leonardo, Giovanni, Lorenzo, Matteo.

What names go well with Luca?

Italian names that pair well with Luca include Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice, Bella.