Luka is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Luka in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#4844
US Rank #94
About the Name Luka
Luka has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2544 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #655 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Luka is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #94, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Luka
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Luka per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Luka in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Luka has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2544 places in the last five years. Its peak was #655 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Luka is more popular in the US (#94) than in the UK (#4844). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Luka include: Luka Modrić — Luka Modrić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie A club AC Milan and captains the Croatia national team.; Luka Šulić — Luka Šulić is a Croatian-Slovenian cellist.; Luka Stojković — Luka Stojković is a Croatian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Dinamo Zagreb..
Luka ranks #94 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
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UK babies named Luka (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 2544 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Luka
Likely around 1 other Luka in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Luka
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Luka Modrić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie A club AC Milan and captains the Croatia national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and as the greatest Croatian player ever.
Luka Stojković is a Croatian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Dinamo Zagreb. He began at NK Sloga before relocating to NK Naftaš Ivanić to further his development.
Luka Vušković is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Hamburger SV, on loan from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, and the Croatia national team.
Luka Yovetich, known professionally as Luka Jones, is an American actor and comedian, best known for co-starring in the NBC sitcoms Best Friends Forever and Up All Night.
Luka Kulenović is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo. Born in Canada, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Luka Jović is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Super League Greece club AEK Athens and the Serbia national team. He began his youth career at Red Star Belgrade before making his senior debut in May 2014.
Luka Menalo is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo. Born in Croatia, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.