Luca
LOO-kuh /ˈluː.kə/
Meaning of Luca
Luca is the Italian form of Lucas/Luke, from the Greek Λουκᾶς (Loukas) — 'man from Lucania.' While Lucas is the formal Latin form and Luke the short English form, Luca is the standard Italian form and has also crossed into German, Romanian and English-language naming. The Pixar film Luca (2021) gave the name additional visibility in English-speaking markets.
Current popularity of Luca
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (ISTAT) | 2024 | #7 |
| Germany (GfdS) | 2024 | #15 |
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #120 |
Notable bearers of Luca
Saint Luke the Evangelist; Luca Pacioli (father of accounting); Luca (Pixar, 2021).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31