Luca
loo-kuh
US Popularity:34
Origin:Italian
Meaning:bringer of light; from Lucania
Luca is a gender-neutral name of Italian origin meaning "from Luciana" “bringer of light.” Coming from names like Luke and Lucas, this fabulous meaning is rather fitting as a young child is so often your own shining light. In Italy, Luca is often given to boys with the feminine spelling being Lucca. However, in recent decades the name Luca has been given to babies of any gender. When Luca entered the baby name charts in 2000 the title shot up in the rankings and continues to do so. This name is great for those looking to pay respects to their Italian roots or seeking an alternative to Luke or Lucas.
Common Nicknames for Luca
When it comes to nicknames, one word comes to mind—cute! And that’s exactly what baby will be. So why not choose an adorable nickname to remind them just how loved they are? Find cool and fun nicknames for little Luca below.
How Popular Is The Name Luca?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Luca is currently #17 on The Bump
Boy:Luca is currently #8 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Luca is currently #16 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Luca is currently #34 in U.S. births
Boy:Luca is currently #24 in U.S. births
Girl:Luca is currently #2179 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2179
in 2023
+ 128
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Luke
Ancestry, Luca Family History,
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