| Meaning | bringer of light |
| Origin | Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Luca |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Lu-ca |
About Luca
Luca embodies effortless charm with a warmth that makes everyone smile upon hearing it. This internationally beloved name carries Italian flair while feeling completely at home in English-speaking countries, offering the best of both worlds. The two syllables flow together seamlessly, creating a sound that's both substantial and light, serious and playful. Luca has enjoyed surging popularity in recent years, yet somehow manages to maintain its distinctive appeal without feeling overdone. The name ages remarkably well, equally appropriate for an energetic toddler, a school-aged child, and a grown professional. Its friendly, approachable quality suggests someone easy to like and comfortable in social situations. Parents appreciate Luca's simplicity—it requires no explanation, no spelling corrections, and no pronunciation guide. The name works beautifully with virtually any surname, adapting to both formal and casual contexts with equal grace. Luca represents the perfect convergence of tradition and trend, offering familiarity with just enough uniqueness to feel special.
Nicknames for Luca
| Lu |
| Luke |
| Lucky |
| LC |
Famous People Named Luca
| Luca Modric | Croatian football player |
| Luca Toni | Italian football player |
| Luca Guadagnino | Italian filmmaker |
| Luca Zidane | French-Spanish football player |
| Luca Turin | Italian-born biophysicist and perfume critic |
| Luca Pacioli | Italian mathematician |
| Luca Hänni | Swiss singer and songwriter |
| Luca Sbisa | Swiss ice hockey player |
| Luca Barbareschi | Italian actor |
| Luca Dotti | Italian author and businessman |
| Luca Giordano | Italian painter |
| Luca Prodan | Italian-Argentine musician |
| Luca Carlevarijs | Italian painter |
| Luca Cambiaso | Italian painter |
| Luca Brasi | fictional character in "The Godfather" |
| Luca Canali | Italian mathematician |
| Luca Ferrari | Italian motor racing driver |
| Luca Cordero di Montezemolo | Italian businessman |
| Luca Marin | Italian swimmer |
| Luca Dotto | Italian swimmer |
Characters Named Luca
| Luca | protagonist in the animated film "Luca" |
| Luca Blight | character in the video game "Suikoden II" |
| Luca Brasi | character in the novel and film "The Godfather" |
| Luca Maffei | character in the TV series "Suburra - Blood on Rome" |
| Luca Fonseca | character in the TV series "Ozark" |
| Luca Abele | character in the video game "Dishonored 2" |
| Luca Bonanno | character in the TV series "The Sopranos" |
| Luca Vanth | character in the Star Wars universe |
| Luca Di Montezemolo | character in the film "Rush" |
| Luca Quinn | character in the TV series "Suits" |
| Luca Orlem | character in the book series "The Expanse" |
| Luca Belli | character in the TV series "Gomorrah" |
| Luca Changretta | character in the TV series "Peaky Blinders" |
| Luca Camilleri | character in the TV series "Inspector Montalbano" |
| Luca Brignone | character in the film "Le amiche" |
| Luca Falcone | character in the book series "The Young Elites" |
| Luca Tahtieazym | character in the TV series "The 100" |
| Luca Bertoni | character in the TV series "Terra Nova" |
| Luca Costa | character in the TV series "Shadowhunters" |