Luka: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LOO-kuh · 2 syllables
Luka means “light; man from Lucania”, from Slavic.
From the common Slavic (Macedonian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Ukrainian, etc) male given name Luka and from Macedonian, Russian, and Ukrainian (Luka), all cognates of English Luke and Lucas.
- Meaning
- light; man from Lucania
- Origin
- Slavic
- Pronunciation
- LOO-kuh
- US rank (2025)
- #85
- US babies a year
- about 3,575 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Luka?
Luka was the #85 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,898 babies. It’s rising: up 686% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #85 |
| England & Wales | #305 |
| Scotland | #324 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #161 |
| France | #249 |
| Norway | #112 |
| Canada | #71 |
| Australia | #53 |
How old are people named Luka?
Half of US adults named Luka are older than 21; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Luka
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Luka have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Luka
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Luka
What does the name Luka mean?
Luka means “light; man from Lucania”. It comes from Slavic.
How do you pronounce Luka?
Luka is pronounced LOO-kuh.
How popular is the name Luka?
Luka was the #85 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,898 babies. It’s rising: up 686% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Luka?
Half of US adults named Luka are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 34.