Luka

Boy's name

Luka is a Slavic name derived from the Latin name Lucas, meaning "light-giving" or "from Lucania."

Meaning From Lucania, Italy
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 3,697 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Short Names Starting With L

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Luka Modric - Soccer player, won FIFA World Cup.
  • Luka Doncic - Basketball player, NBA All-Star.
  • Luka Sulic - Cellist, part of 2Cellos duo.
  • Luka Bloom - Musician, folk singer-songwriter.
  • Luka Sabbat - Model, actor, and influencer.
  • Luka Jones - Actor, known for TV roles.
  • Luka Jovic - Soccer player, plays for Real Madrid.
  • Luka Kovač - Fictional character, doctor on "ER" TV show.

Brothers for Luka

Boy names closely related to Luka

Elias Axel Antonio Joel Jonathan Eric Ezra Ian

Sisters for Luka

Girl names closely related to Luka

Elena Allison Maria Eliana Arabella Emma Isabella Leilani

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Luka

Luc Luca Lucas Lucca Lukas Luke

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