Lukah

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-kuh /ˈluː.kə/High

Meaning: light, from LucaniaHigh

In 30 seconds: Lukah is a creative spelling of Luca or Luke meaning light or from Lucania. A warm two-syllable name with the timeless appeal of Luke's Gospel.

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Origin HighGreek, Latin

Meaninglight, from Lucania

U.S. rank (2025)#2272 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 832

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lukah is a creative spelling of Luca or Luke, from Greek Loukas, connected to the Latin lux (light) or the region of Lucania.

Lukah has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive spelling of the popular Luca/Luke family.

Did you know? The Gospel of Luke — written by the physician Luke — is often described as the most beautiful book ever written by scholars, known for its parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name: Lukah — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

LukeLucaLukasLucas

Nicknames

LukeLu

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Frequently Asked

What does Lukah mean?

Lukah means light, from Lucania.

How do you pronounce Lukah?

Lukah is pronounced LOO-kuh (/ˈluː.kə/), with 2 syllables.

Is Lukah a boy's name?

Yes, Lukah is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Lukah?

Creative spelling of Luca/Luke; light meaning via lux/Loukas well established.