Luca
Luca: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːkə/
Meaning and origin of Luca
- A male given name from Italian, borrowed in the 2000s.
- A female given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Luca, from Latin Lūcās, from Ancient Greek Λουκᾶς (Loukâs), hypocoristic of Λούκιος (Loúkios) (from Latin Lūcius m) or Λουκανός (Loukanós) or both with -ᾶς (-âs). As a female given name, used in Hungarian and Serbo-Croatian as an equivalent of Lucy (ultimately of same origin, from Latin Lūcia f), but English usage is influenced by the male given name, similar Lucas, Luke, and the feminine ending -a.
How popular is Luca?
Since 1880, 1,690 girls and 77,521 boys in the U.S. have been named Luca (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1763 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #14 for boys, with 8,824 babies given the name.
Names similar to Luca
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Luca
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Luca FAQ
What does the name Luca mean?
A male given name from Italian, borrowed in the 2000s. A female given name. Borrowed from Italian Luca, from Latin Lūcās, from Ancient Greek Λουκᾶς (Loukâs), hypocoristic of Λούκιος (Loúkios) (from Latin Lūcius m) or Λουκανός (Loukanós) or both with -ᾶς (-âs). As a female given name, used in Hungarian and Serbo-Croatian as an equivalent of Lucy (ultimately of same origin, from Latin Lūcia f), but English usage is influenced by the male given name, similar Lucas, Luke, and the feminine ending -a.
What is the origin of the name Luca?
Luca is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Luca?
Since 1880, 1,690 girls and 77,521 boys in the U.S. have been named Luca (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1763 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #14 for boys, with 8,824 babies given the name.
Is Luca a boy or girl name?
Luca is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,690 girls and 77,521 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.