Luca

Rank 28th Boy Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Luca was 28th most popular baby name for boys and 41st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 7,883 babies were named Luca in the United States. The gender distribution for "Luca" is 99% male and 1% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 426 babies in the United States were named Luca. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 6.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Luca is around 7 to 8 years old.

The name "Luca" is relatively common.

Nicknames for Luca include Lu and Lucas.

Luca Meaning & Origin

Luca is a name of Italian origin that translates to "light", signifying someone who brings brightness and positivity into the lives of others.

The name Luca is described as charming, adventurous and artistic.

Pronunciation

Luca is pronounced loo-kuh in English. The name Luca has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Luca

  • There is a Pixar movie named "Luca" which is about a sea monster boy who has the ability to transform into a human while on land.

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Geography

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