Luca
Meaning: Light; bringer of light
Origin: Italian and Romanian form of Luke, from Latin Lucas, from Greek Loukas
Gender: Unisex
Rank in France: #273
Total births: 15,890
History: Italian form of Luke meaning light. Luca surged in France in the 2010s. The Pixar film Luca, set in Italy, charmed French audiences. The name reflects the deep Italian-French cultural bond across their shared border.
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| Current rank (2021) | #133 |
| Babies named Luca in 2021 | 450 |
| Total recorded in France | 15,854 |
| Peak year | 2009 (868 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #77 |
| Years in records | 1952–2021 (64 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Luca
What does the name Luca mean?
Luca means “Light; bringer of light” from Italian and Romanian form of Luke, from Latin Lucas, from Greek Loukas roots.
What is the origin of the name Luca?
Luca has Italian and Romanian form of Luke, from Latin Lucas, from Greek Loukas origin. The traditional meaning is “Light; bringer of light”.
How popular is Luca in France?
Luca ranked #133 in France in 2021 — given to 450 babies that year.
When was Luca most popular?
Luca peaked in 2009 with 868 babies registered that year in France.
Is Luca a boy or girl name?
Luca is predominantly a boys' name in France — over 90% of Lucas in registered births are male.
Is the name Luca rising or falling in popularity?
Luca has risen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #143 in 2016 to #133 in 2021.
How long has Luca been recorded in France?
Luca appears in birth records in France across 64 years — from 1952 through 2021.