Luca
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bringer of Light; Light
Background: The name Luca originates from the Italian form of the Latin name 'Lucas,' which derives from the Latin word 'lux,' meaning 'light.' The Greek form of the name is 'Loukas,' which carries similar meanings. This establishes a direct relationship between the name and the concept of light.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#406
Total births
70,331
Most popular decade
2020s
(107,304 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+162 ranks)
Years in Top 100
6
First recorded year
1915
Gender usage
97.7% male
2.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,392
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 7,959
- Peak rank
- #23
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7,959
- Recent rank
- #23
Female
- First year
- 1987
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #7,987
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 116
- Peak rank
- #1,759
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 62
- Recent rank
- #2,740
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).