The nameLuka
Luka is a boy's name of Greek origin, the Slavic form of Luke. It is very popular in Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia.
- Boy's name
- Slavic
Meaning
Luka comes from the Greek Loukas, "man from Lucania", a region of southern Italy.
Origin
Slavic. Luka is the form of Luke used in Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian and Georgian.
History
Luka is among the leading names in Croatia and Slovenia. Luka Modrić and Luka Dončić made it famous worldwide, and it is in the American top 100.
Did you know?
- Luka Dončić won the EuroLeague with Real Madrid in 2018, aged 19, and was named its most valuable player.
Famous people named Luka
- Luka Modrić, footballer
- Luka Dončić, basketball player
- Luka, song by Suzanne Vega
Popularity of the name Luka
Luka in the United States
Luka was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 16,331 births over the decade, 64% of all recorded babies named Luka. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Luka in the United States were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 3,266 births a year on average, against 960 in the five years before.
Luka in the United Kingdom
Luka was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,615 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Luka. Half of all babies named Luka in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 223 births a year on average, against 171 in the five years before.
Luka in France
Luka in Belgium
Luka in Switzerland
Luka in Austria
Luka in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Luka
Names from the same generation as Luka, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luka mean?
Luka comes from the Greek Loukas, "man from Lucania", a region of southern Italy.
What is the origin of the name Luka?
Slavic. Luka is the form of Luke used in Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian and Georgian.
Is Luka a girl's or a boy's name?
Luka is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Luka?
In 2024, Luka was the 94th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,697 births.
What are the variants of the name Luka?
Variants and related names of Luka include Louka and Luke.
What are good sibling names for Luka?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Millie, Maeve, Margot and Eloise for a sister, Theo, Atlas, Archie and Enzo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Luka?
Luka Modrić, footballer; Luka Dončić, basketball player; Luka, song by Suzanne Vega.