Luca

Boy's name

Luca is derived from the Latin name Lucas, which means "light-giving" or "illumination." It has roots in Greek and Latin languages.

Meaning From Lucania, Italy
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 7,959 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Luca Pacioli - Mathematician, "Father of Accounting"
  • Luca Toni - Soccer player, World Cup winner
  • Luca Guadagnino - Film director, "Call Me by Your Name"
  • Luca Turin - Biophysicist, perfume critic
  • Luca Cambiaso - Painter, Renaissance artist
  • Luca Zidane - Soccer player, son of Zinedine Zidane
  • Luca Hänni - Singer, Swiss Eurovision winner
  • Luca Badoer - Racing driver, Ferrari test driver
  • Luca Carboni - Singer-songwriter, Italian pop artist
  • Luca Sbisa - Ice hockey player, NHL defenseman

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