Luka

At a Glance

Origin

Slavic (cognate of Lucas/Luke)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

LOO-kahListen

Luka is pronounced LOO-kah, and it traces back to a Slavic origin as a cognate of Lucas and Luke. You might come across the idea that Luka means "light," but that's borrowed from the disputed root of the Greek name Loukas — there's no confirmed meaning behind Luka itself.

Meaning & Origin of Luka

Origin: Slavic (cognate of Lucas/Luke).

A common claim: Luka is often said to mean 'light,' following Lucas/Luke. Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Luka means 'light' — the claim relies on a disputed root shared with Greek Loukas.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Luka

Popularity of Luka

In Social Security data going back to 1975, Luka hit its best showing yet in 2024, ranking #94 with 3,697 boys given the name that year.

Names Like Luka

These names share Luka’s style, era or origin.

• Lucca
• Milani
• Slava
• Ziven
• Zora
• Zoya

FAQ

What does the name Luka mean?

Luka is often said to mean ‘light,’ following Lucas/Luke. There’s no reliable evidence that Luka means ‘light’ — the claim relies on a disputed root shared with Greek Loukas.

How do you pronounce Luka?

Luka is pronounced LOO-kah (IPA: /ˈluːkə/).

Is Luka a popular name right now?

Luka is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #94 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)

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