Luka - A unique male name
Luka at a glance
Luka is ranked #85 among boy baby names in 2025, with 3,867 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #85 and first appeared on the charts in 1989.
- Rank in 2025
- #85
- Births in 2025
- 3,867
- Peak year
- 2025 (#85)
- First appeared
- 1989
- Trend
- #161 in 2020 → #85 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 379 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (8 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 379 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Luka peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 85.
Famous with this name
Luka Osadcijs
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Luka is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Luka is currently topping the baby name charts in Alaska at position #50 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #304.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Luka is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Luka origin and meaning
Slavic and South Slavic — form of Luke
"From Lucania" — Luka is a form of Luke, from Greek Loukas, traditionally "man from Lucania" in southern Italy
Luka is the everyday form of Luke in Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian and several other European languages. It enters the American data in 1989 and has climbed to a 2025 peak, helped by prominent Slovenian and Croatian sportsmen bearing it.
Attested etymology
Luka is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Luka, pop culture references for the name Luka and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Luka
We've found the following names that sound similar to Luka, sorted by popularity.
Louis / Lucas / Luke / Luis / Lewis / Luca / Lukas / Lucca / Lucius / Lucio /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 |
| 2024 | 94 |
| 2023 | 98 |
| 2022 | 117 |
| 2021 | 116 |
| 2020 | 161 |
| 2019 | 221 |
| 2018 | 321 |
| 2017 | 442 |
| 2016 | 473 |
| 2015 | 532 |
| 2014 | 571 |
| 2013 | 587 |
| 2012 | 645 |
| 2011 | 749 |
| 2010 | 738 |
| 2009 | 772 |
| 2008 | 761 |
| 2007 | 763 |
| 2006 | 816 |
| 2005 | 908 |
| 2004 | 848 |
| 2003 | 1121 |
| 2002 | 1235 |
| 2001 | 1155 |
| 2000 | 1579 |
| 1999 | 3568 |
| 1998 | 3055 |
| 1997 | 2291 |
| 1996 | 2235 |
| 1995 | 3365 |
| 1993 | 2169 |
| 1991 | 3363 |
| 1989 | 3254 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 50 |
| California | 55 |
| Illinois | 58 |
| Texas | 59 |
| South Dakota | 60 |
| New Mexico | 64 |
| Nevada | 67 |
| Kansas | 68 |
| Hawaii | 68 |
| Florida | 71 |
| West Virginia | 73 |
| Idaho | 75 |
| Colorado | 76 |
| Washington | 81 |
| Utah | 82 |
| Rhode Island | 86 |
| Kentucky | 87 |
| Arkansas | 90 |
| North Dakota | 91 |
| Iowa | 97 |
| Virginia | 99 |
| Arizona | 103 |
| District of Columbia | 104 |
| Indiana | 104 |
| New York | 104 |
| Oklahoma | 108 |
| North Carolina | 112 |
| Michigan | 113 |
| Ohio | 118 |
| Georgia | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | 121 |
| Missouri | 122 |
| Wisconsin | 124 |
| Massachusetts | 125 |
| Minnesota | 127 |
| Maryland | 127 |
| New Jersey | 133 |
| South Carolina | 135 |
| Connecticut | 135 |
| Maine | 146 |
| Oregon | 151 |
| Delaware | 158 |
| Tennessee | 168 |
| Alabama | 171 |
| Montana | 217 |
| Nebraska | 222 |
| Louisiana | 227 |
| Mississippi | 304 |
Even more about Luka
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Luka a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Luka?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
LOO-kuh · /ˈluːkə/
Around the world
- Luca (Italian) — The Italian form, spelled with a c.
- Luka (Croatian and Serbian) — The original South Slavic form.
- Lukas (German) — The German form of Luke.
Spellings and nicknames
- Luca — The Italian spelling, also widely used in America.
- Lucas — The fuller Latin form.
Famous bearers
- Luka Dončić — Slovenian NBA star with the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers (b. 1999) Contemporary
- Luka Modrić — Croatian footballer and Ballon d'Or winner (b. 1985) Contemporary
Style
InternationalBiblical
Why parents choose it
Parents like Luka as a fresher, more international take on Luke and Lucas — familiar sound, distinctive spelling, and still climbing.
Worth knowing
- The k spelling will be 'corrected' to Luca or Lucas often; be ready to spell it out.
