In 2024, 7,959 boys in the United States were named Luca, making it the 23rd most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 185th a decade earlier.
2024 is its busiest year on record.
Records for Luca go back to 1915, and 70,331 babies have been given the name since.
An Italian form of Luke meaning "light". Its international flair and soft sound have a friendly, approachable quality.
Luca is of Italian origin, described as international in style.
In 2024, Luca went to 62 girls and 7,959 boys — 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
An Italian form of Luke meaning "light". Its international flair and soft sound have a friendly, approachable quality.
Luca is of Italian origin, and is usually described as international in style.
In 2024, 7,959 boys in the United States were named Luca, making it the 23rd most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Luca went to 62 girls and 7,959 boys — 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.