Luca
Luca is an Italian name derived from the Latin name Lucas, meaning 'from Lucania' (a region in southern Italy) or 'bringer of light.' It has roots in early Christianity through Saint Luke and carries a bright, luminous quality in its meaning.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 9,146. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,340
- 2012: 1,617
- 2013: 1,902
- 2014: 2,304
- 2015: 2,617
- 2016: 2,755
- 2017: 3,091
- 2018: 3,615
- 2019: 4,423
- 2020: 4,832
- 2021: 6,891
- 2022: 7,855
- 2023: 7,810
- 2024: 7,991
- 2025: 8,759
- 2026 (projected): 9,146
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages
- •Simple spelling with no common variations
- •Growing in popularity across Europe and North America
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Luca Pacioli
Renaissance mathematician, 'Father of Accounting'
Luca Guadagnino
Italian film director
Luca Dončić
Slovenian NBA basketball player
Luca Turilli
Italian musician and composer
Statistics
77,521
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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