The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 9 births ranking #11253. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Lukas is a long-established form of Luke and Lucas with roots in the Greek name Loukas. Its earliest meaning points to Lucania, although modern readers often also hear a light connection.
The name has been common in central and northern Europe for generations and later spread more widely through global naming trends. It balances a familiar sound with a slightly more continental feel than Luke.