Luca is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #24 in 2023 with 7,804 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 8,759 births ranking #14. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 8,870.1%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 219 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.