Luca is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2187 in 2023 with 87 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 116 births ranking #1762. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 18,421 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.