Luka Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Luka Overview

Meaning

Bringer of light, man of light

Gender

Boy

Origin

Italian, Greek, Latin, English

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Loukas,” meaning “from Lucania,” a region in Italy.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈluː.kə/

Popularity

Luka is a name that has gained popularity in various countries, particularly in Europe and English-speaking regions. Recently, Luka has ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Exotic, Short, Unique

Associated Traits

Intelligent, creative, strong, adventurous

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Luka is associated with Saint Luke, one of the four evangelists in the New Testament and the patron saint of artists and physicians.

Name Day

October 18th
A Deep Dive

Luka Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Luca, Luc, Lucas, Lukas, Louka, Luke, Lucca, Lucian, Lucius, Luciano

Common Nicknames

Luki, Lukey, Lou, Luke

Diminutives

Lu, Luky, Luko, Luk

Famous People

  • Luka Radovanović
    (Serbian Actor)
  • Luka Brajnović
    (Croatian Journalist)
  • Luka Modrić
    (Croatian Footballer)
  • Luka Dončić
    (Slovenian Basketball Player)
  • Luka Bloom
    (Irish Musician)
  • Luka Megurine
    (Virtual Singer)
  • Luka Karabatic
    (French Handball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Luka Kovač
    ("ER," TV Series)
  • "Luka"
    (Song)
  • Luka
    ("The Sisters Grimm," Novel Series)
  • Luka Couffaine
    ("Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir," TV Series)

Places

  • Luka City
    (Minsk Region, Belarus)
  • Luka Park
    (Zagreb, Croatia)
  • Luka River
    (Kherson Oblast, Ukraine)
  • Luka Village
    (Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic)
  • Luka Bay
    (Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia)

What Is the Meaning of Luka?

Luka means “light” or “bringer of light.” This name often relates to someone who is bright, optimistic, and full of positive energy, bringing joy and warmth to those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Luka?

Luka has origins in multiple cultures, including Greek and Slavic. It is derived from the Greek name Loukas, which means “from Lucania,” a region in Italy. The name has been widely adopted in various languages and cultures, gaining popularity in many parts of the world.

Luka Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Luka in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1152021#1172022#952023
Top 3 Rankings#952023#1152021#1172022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Luka

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202395
(+22 from 2022)
3650
(+350 from 2022)
0.19933
2022117
(-2 from 2021)
3300
(+94 from 2021)
0.17619
2021115
(+46 from 2020)
3206
(+863 from 2020)
0.17111
2020161
(+60 from 2019)
2343
(+639 from 2019)
0.12667
2019221
(+99 from 2018)
1704
(+655 from 2018)
0.08867
2018320
(+120 from 2017)
1049
(+344 from 2017)
0.05397
2017440
(+30 from 2016)
705
(+56 from 2016)
0.03562
2016470
(+53 from 2015)
649
(+99 from 2015)
0.03204
2015523
(+34 from 2014)
550
(+56 from 2014)
0.02690
2014557
(+29 from 2013)
494
(+61 from 2013)
0.02411
2013586
(+52 from 2012)
433
(+58 from 2012)
0.02143
2012638
(+109 from 2011)
375
(+72 from 2011)
0.01848
2011747
(-20 from 2010)
303
(-13 from 2010)
0.01492
2010727
(+53 from 2009)
316
(+25 from 2009)
0.01538
2009780
(-5 from 2008)
291
(+5 from 2008)
0.01372
2008775
(-26 from 2007)
286
(-12 from 2007)
0.01312
2007749
(+60 from 2006)
298
(+46 from 2006)
0.01345
2006809
(+57 from 2005)
252
(+40 from 2005)
0.01149
2005866
(-17 from 2004)
212
(+3 from 2004)
0.00997
2004849
(+211 from 2003)
209
(+63 from 2003)
0.00989
20031060
(+117 from 2002)
146
(+27 from 2002)
0.00695
20021177
(-6 from 2001)
119
(+2 from 2001)
0.00576
20011171
(+258 from 2000)
117
(+31 from 2000)
0.00566
20001429
(+918 from 1999)
86
(+48 from 1999)
0.00412
19992347
(+160 from 1998)
38
(+4 from 1998)
0.00186
19982507
(+473 from 1997)
34
(+9 from 1997)
0.00168
19972980
(+850 from 1996)
25
(+8 from 1996)
0.00125
19963830
(-398 from 1995)
17
(-2 from 1995)
0.00085
19953432
(+479 from 1994)
19
(+3 from 1994)
0.00094
19943911
(-770 from 1993)
16
(-5 from 1993)
0.00078
19933141
(+972 from 1992)
21
(+7 from 1992)
0.00102
19924113
(+362 from 1991)
14
(+2 from 1991)
0.00067
19914475
(+518 from 1990)
12
(+2 from 1990)
0.00057
19904993
(+172 from 1989)
10
(+1 from 1989)
0.00046
19895165
(+34 from 1988)
9
(+1 from 1988)
0.00043
19885199
(-232 from 1987)
8
No change from 1987
0.00040
19874967
(+4 from 1984)
8
(+1 from 1984)
0.00041
19860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19844971
(+512 from 1983)
7
(+1 from 1983)
0.00037
19835483
(+779 from 1981)
6
(+1 from 1981)
0.00032
19820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19816262
(-1203 from 1978)
5
(-1 from 1978)
0.00027
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19785059
(-123 from 1976)
6
No change from 1976
0.00035
19770
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19764936
(-139 from 1975)
6
No change from 1975
0.00037
19754797
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00037
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19720
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19710
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0
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0.0000
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
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0
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0.0000
19640
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0
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0.0000
19630
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0
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0.0000
19620
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0
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0.0000
19610
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0
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0.0000
19600
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0
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0.0000
19590
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0
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0.0000
19580
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0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0
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0.0000
19540
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0
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
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0
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0.0000
19450
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0
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0.0000
19440
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0.0000
19430
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0.0000
19420
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0.0000
19410
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0
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0.0000
19400
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0
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0.0000
19390
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0
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0.0000
19380
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0
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0.0000
19370
No SSA data
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0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
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19350
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0
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0.0000
19340
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0
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0.0000
19330
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0
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19320
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19310
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0.0000
19300
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0
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0.0000
19290
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0
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0.0000
19280
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0
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
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0.0000
19260
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0
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19250
No SSA data
0
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19240
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0
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0.0000
19230
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0
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19220
No SSA data
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0.0000
19210
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0
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0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19190
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0
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0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19170
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0.0000
19160
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19150
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0
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19140
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0
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0.0000
19130
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0
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19120
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0
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19110
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0
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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0.0000
19040
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0.0000
19030
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0
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0.0000
19020
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0.0000
19010
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0
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0.0000
19000
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0
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0.0000
18990
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0.0000
18980
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0
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0.0000
18970
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0
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18960
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18950
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18940
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18930
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18920
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18910
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18900
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18890
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18880
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18820
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18810
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0.0000
18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Luka

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1022021#892022#762023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#792021#772022#682023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1242021#782022#782023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1262021#1302022#1232023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1202021#922022#752023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1202021#1282022#1252023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1512021#1712022#1612023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1292021#1812022#1212023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1362021#1452022#1092023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1272021#1062022#892023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1422021#1342022#1262023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#912021#962022#1072023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1342021#1262022#1112023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2032021#1422022#1292023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1302021#1062022#912023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1132021#1252022#862023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#852021#1182022#982023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1752021#1582022#1372023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1382021#1922022#1302023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1362021#1822022#972023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1692021#1472022#1402023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1532021#1412022#1462023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1412021#1052022#832023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1312021#1142022#982023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1142021#1172022#1082023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#732021#1022022#652023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#942021#1412022#1232023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1142021#752022#1162023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1482021#1822022#1362023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1052021#1372022#1352023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2032021#2092022#1362023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1832021#1812022#1092023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1592021#1962022#1382023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1012021#1172022#1122023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1142021#1222022#1232023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#942021#722022#352023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1132021#922022#562023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1322021#1522022#1112023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1022021#1882022#1892023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1502021#762022#412023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1312021#1502022#1462023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#602021#1502022#812023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2102021#3152022#2332023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1302021#1592022#972023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2212021#1662022#1872023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1472021#632022#1152023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1062021#1402022#1782023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1982021#1272022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#722021#972022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#752023

Popularity Rankings for Luka in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Croatia

Croatia flagCroatia#12021#12022#12023

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#122020#92021#62022

Popularity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina#222020#182021#222022

Popularity in Finland

Finland flagFinland#282021#262022#372023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#542021#372022#492023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#492020#512021#482022

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#662021#642022#572023

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#622022#602023#742024

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#812020#812021#702022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#932021#872022#722023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#962021#742022#1172023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#952020#902021#782022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1242020#1162021#1022022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1362021#1182022#1172023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1672012#1562013#1942014

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1622018#1622019#1912020

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2112021#1702022#1642023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1742017#1962020#1652022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1702022#1742023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2042021#2622022#1872023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2212021#2712022#2032023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2662021#2852022#2212023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3012019#3052020#3302021

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Luka a Name for Boys or Girls?

Luka is generally given to boys due to its bold and friendly tone, which fits well with masculine qualities.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Luka

Luka in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Luka Radovanović (Actor, 1930–2014): A Serbian actor known for his work in Yugoslavian cinema.
  • Luka Brajnović (Journalist, 1919–2001): A Croatian journalist, poet, and professor known for his contributions to media ethics and literature.
  • Luka Modrić (Footballer, born 1985): A Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the Croatian national team.
  • Luka Dončić (Basketball Player, born 1999): A Slovenian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
  • Luka Bloom (Musician, born 1955): An Irish folk singer-songwriter known for his acoustic guitar performances and heartfelt lyrics.
  • Luka Megurine (Virtual Singer, born 2009): A Japanese Vocaloid software voicebank developed by Crypton Future Media.
  • Luka Karabatic (Handball Player, born 1988): A French professional handball player known for his role in the French national team.
  • Luka Kovač ("ER," 1994 TV Series): A Croatian doctor working in Chicago's County General Hospital, dealing with personal and professional challenges.
  • "Luka" (1987 Song by Suzanne Vega): A song about child abuse, told from the perspective of a young boy named Luka.
  • Luka ("The Sisters Grimm," 2005 Novel Series by Michael Buckley): A character in a series that follows sisters who discover they are descendants of the Brothers Grimm.
  • Luka Couffaine ("Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir," 2015 TV Series): A musician who has a romantic interest in Marinette and becomes the superhero Viperion.
  • Luka Rocco Magnotta ("Don't Fk with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer," 2019 Documentary)**: A real-life criminal who gained notoriety for his horrific crimes and evading capture.
  • Luka City (Minsk Region, Belarus): A small city known for its historical landmarks and local cultural festivals.
  • Luka Park (Zagreb, Croatia): A public park in Zagreb known for its green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Luka River (Kherson Oblast, Ukraine): A river in southern Ukraine known for its scenic beauty and fishing opportunities.
  • Luka Village (Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic): A village known for its picturesque countryside and historical architecture.
  • Luka Bay (Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia): A bay on the Adriatic Sea known for its clear waters and popular beaches.
  • Luka Township (Volhynia, Ukraine): A township known for its rural charm and agricultural community.
  • Luka Lake (Lviv Oblast, Ukraine): A lake in western Ukraine popular for boating, fishing, and its serene environment.
  • Luka Forest (Split-Dalmatia, Croatia): A forested area known for its hiking trails and diverse wildlife.
  • Luka Street (Prague, Czech Republic): A historic street in Prague known for its charming architecture and cultural significance.
  • Luka Mountain (Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria): A mountain known for its scenic views and outdoor recreational activities.

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