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    The first nameLuca

    A boy’s name from Italian.

    Pronounced /ˈluːkə/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname

    Meaning and origin

    Italian origin

    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.

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    In 2025, 3,266 boys were named Luca, making it the 4th most popular boys’ name.

    02,0004,000 1996200020052010201520202025
    33,831
    babies named Luca, 1996–2025
    #4
    rank in 2025
    2025
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Luca with other names.

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Luca at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 8,759 boys born in the United States were named Luca, the 14th most popular boys’ name that year.

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    79,211
    babies named Luca since 1880
    #14
    rank in 2025
    2025
    peak year

    US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

    Famous people named Luca

    45 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Luca Zidane
      French-Algerian footballer (born 1998)
    • Luca Brecel
      Belgian snooker player, born 1995
    • Luca Waldschmidt
      German association football player, born 1996
    • Luca Vildoza
      Argentinian basketball player, born 1995
    • Luca Beccari
      Captain Regent, head of government for San Marino, born 1974
    • Luca Netz
      German association football player, born 2003
    • Luca Masso
      Belgian field hockey player (1994-)
    • Luca Ivanković
      Croatian basketball player (born 1987)
    • Luca Kilian
      Football player, born 1999
    • Luca Van Assche
      French tennis player (born 2004)
    • Luca Plogmann
      German association football player, born 2000
    • Luca Braidot
      Bicycle racer, born 1991

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    Questions

    What does the name Luca mean?
    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…
    What is the origin of the name Luca?
    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,…
    How popular is the name Luca?
    In 2025, 3,266 boys born in England and Wales were named Luca, ranking 4th.