Luka
Boy name · 260 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Luka: 260 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 29 births in 2024.
Luka is a short form of Lucas, itself derived from the Greek Loukas, meaning “from Lucania” – an ancient region in southern Italy – though it is often associated with the Latin lux for “light.” This name has Slavic roots as well, particularly in Croatia and Serbia, where it stands as an independent given name. Football fans will recognise Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić, a Ballon d’
Boy 23 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202429 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #17025 babies
- Total births
- 260since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 82%vs prior 5y