Luca is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3599 in 2023 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 12 births ranking #1628. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 42,762 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.