Luka

Meaning of Luka

Luka (pronounced LOO-kah) slips off the tongue like a friendly wave, tracing its roots back to the Latin-Greek “Lucas,” often read as “bringer of light,” and picking up a Slavic passport along the way. He’s the younger, breezier brother of Luke—think same sunny meaning, but with a continental twist and zero spelling debates in preschool. Over the past generation Luka has sprinted up the U.S. charts, vaulting from the 700s in the ’90s to a proud top-100 slot in 2024, proving that parents love his four-letter sparkle. Pop culture keeps fanning the flame: NBA phenom Luka Dončić adds superstar swagger, while Suzanne Vega’s haunting song “Luka” reminds listeners that the name can carry depth, too. Short, global, and effortlessly cool, Luka feels as comfortable on a soccer pitch in Milan as on a Saturday playground in Milwaukee. For families hunting a name that glows with warmth, travels light, and ages gracefully, Luka delivers the whole package—no extra syllables required.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as LOO-kah (/ˈluːka/)

English (from Slavic origin)

• Pronunced as LOO-kah (/ˈluːkə/)

• Luke
• Luca
• Lucas
• Lucian
• Luciano
• Lukas
• Lucca