Luca: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LOO-kuh · 2 syllables
Luca means “light; man from Lucania”, from Italian and Latin.
Borrowed from Italian Luca, from Latin Lucas, from Ancient Greek (Loukas), hypocoristic of (Loukios) (from Latin Lucius m) or (Loukanos) or both with - (-as).
- Meaning
- light; man from Lucania
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- LOO-kuh
- US rank (2025)
- #14
- US babies a year
- about 7,944 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Luca?
Luca was the #14 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,824 babies. It’s rising: up 293% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Hawaii (#3), New Jersey (#4), Connecticut (#5), Rhode Island (#5), New York (#6), Florida (#7), California (#9).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #14 |
| England & Wales | #45 |
| Scotland | #43 |
| Northern Ireland | #56 |
| Ireland | #11 |
| France | #176 |
| Norway | #60 |
| Canada | #23 |
| Australia | #5 |
How old are people named Luca?
Half of US adults named Luca are older than 21; most are between 18 and 38. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Luca
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Luca have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Luca
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular boy names in the US
- Rising boy names
- Latin boy names
- Italian boy names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Luca
What does the name Luca mean?
Luca means “light; man from Lucania”. It comes from Italian and Latin.
How do you pronounce Luca?
Luca is pronounced LOO-kuh.
How popular is the name Luca?
Luca was the #14 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,824 babies. It’s rising: up 293% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Luca?
Half of US adults named Luca are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 38.