Luca is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #87 in 2019 with 4,421 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 8,759 births ranking #14. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,981.6%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 406 boys born was named Luca. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Luca is a smooth international favourite that belongs to the Luke and Lucas family. Its older roots point to Lucania, though modern readers often also feel a light-related brightness in the name.
The name has long been used in Italy, Romania, and other European traditions and later became a major modern favourite in English-speaking countries. Its appeal comes from being simple, elegant, and cross-cultural.