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Luka
Pronounced LOO-kah /ˈlu.kɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Luca/Luke — from Greek Loukas, variously 'from Lucania (a region of Italy)' and 'light; bright'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Luka is a spelling of Luca/Luke — from the Greek Loukas, variously 'from Lucania', a region of southern Italy, and 'light; bright' (routes layered, which we note). Mostly a boys' name; here for girls (slug distinguished). A crisp, modern name (said 'LOO-kah'; nickname Lu).
In the U.S. it registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, from-Lucania at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Luka mean?
Luka spells Luca/Luke — Greek 'from Lucania' and 'light'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Luka?
It's said LOO-kah /ˈlu.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Luka a boy or girl name?
Luka is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Luka?
Luka is a rare name for girls in the U.S.