Luka
Boy name · Slavic · pronounced LOO-kah
Verified name
What does Luka mean?
From lucania, a region of southern italy
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 85 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 261 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Lu
Variant: Lukas, Lucas
Related: Luke
Using Luka across cultures
The continental form of Luke, popular across Europe and beyond.
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