Luca is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2328 in 2015 with 11 recorded births. This places Luca in the top 31% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 12 births ranking #1628. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 266.7%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 27,993 girls born was named Luca. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.