Luca
A Italian Form Related to Lucas/Luke name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Luca in Australia
2024 #5→2025 #5Steady
Luca ranks 5th for boys in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 3rd in 2023. Since first appearing at 57th in 2008, it has moved up 52 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #5 |
| 2024 | #5 |
| 2023 | #3 |
| 2022 | #9 |
| 2021 | #13 |
| 2020 | #19 |
| 2019 | #18 |
| 2018 | #32 |
| 2017 | #45 |
| 2016 | #48 |
| 2015 | #51 |
| 2014 | #61 |
| 2013 | #62 |
| 2012 | #53 |
| 2011 | #81 |
| 2010 | #45 |
| 2009 | #72 |
| 2008 | #57 |
Meaning
The name Luca is commonly linked to from Lucania.
In a nutshellLuca means “from Lucania”.
Origin
Luca is usually described as an Italian form related to Lucas/Luke.
Origin in briefItalian Form Related to Lucas/Luke
Quick answers
Questions about Luca
Is Luca a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Luca ranked #5 for baby boys in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Luca becoming more popular?
Luca held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #57 in 2008 to #5 in 2025.
Is Luca a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Luca appears as a baby boy name.
What does Luca mean?
Luca is most commonly linked to from Lucania.
What is the origin of Luca?
Luca is usually described as an Italian form related to Lucas/Luke.
Is Luca short for anything?
Luca is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Lu or Lukey.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20