Lucca

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Pronounced LOO-kah /ˈluː.kə/High

Meaning: Italian form of Lucas or Luca, from Latin Lucius meaning light; also the name of a historic Tuscan city; both meanings converge in the nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Lucca is the luminous Italian double-C form of Lucas meaning 'light' — carrying both the brilliance of ancient Rome and the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan city of Lucca.

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Origin HighItalian, Latin

MeaningItalian form of Lucas or Luca, from Latin Lucius meaning light; also the name of a historic Tuscan city; both meanings converge in the name

U.S. rank (2025)#425 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births757 boys (0.04% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,885

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Lucca is an Italian form of Luca or Lucas, from Latin Lucius meaning light. The Tuscan city of Lucca has roots as a Roman colony and was an important medieval center of culture and commerce.

As a given name, Lucca is gaining traction in the United States as an alternative to the extremely popular Luca, offering the same warmth with a slightly more Italian, distinctive double-C spelling.

Did you know? The city of Lucca in Tuscany is encircled by some of the best-preserved Renaissance city walls in the world — its name a beacon of Italian cultural pride that now carries over into this increasingly fashionable given name.

Overall data confidence 91%

Behind the Name — Luca — etymology for parent nameU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LucaLucasLuca

Nicknames

LucaLu

Famous Bearers

★Lucca (city) (founded c. 180 BCE)
Historic Tuscan city in Italy, renowned for its intact Renaissance walls, Puccini birthplace, and medieval towers.

If you like Lucca…

Luca— the same name with single c, sharing every quality with only a spelling difference

Matteo— shares the warm Italian heritage and the same modern surge in the United States

Marco— fellow classic Italian short name with the same Mediterranean warmth

Nico— shares the crisp two-syllable Italian feel and rising American popularity

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lucca mean?

Lucca means light from Latin Lucius; it is also the name of the historic Tuscan city in Italy.

How do you pronounce Lucca?

It is said LOO-kah /ˈluː.kə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lucca the same as Luca?

Lucca and Luca are variant spellings of the same name; Lucca uses the Italian double-C spelling of the city.

Is Lucca popular?

Lucca is growing in U.S. popularity as an alternative to the top-10 name Luca, offering slightly more distinction.