Luca Name Meaning & Origin
/LOO-kah/Luca is most likely a name of Italian origin.
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Name Origin
Luca is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin name 'Lucas,' meaning 'light' or 'illumination.' It is widely used in Italy and other European countries, often as a masculine given name.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Italian (European) 60% -
Swiss (European) 20% -
Spanish (European) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Luca
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 8,759 boys in the US were named Luca.
Growth of the name Luca in the US (SSA Data):
Luca Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.