Bringer of light; man from Lucania
Luca is the Italian form of the Latin name Lucas. It historically referred to someone from Lucania, an ancient region in Southern Italy, but is now widely associated with the Latin word 'lux', meaning light.
About 8,759 boys were named Luca in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Oscar-nominated Italian film director
Croatian professional footballer
A young sea monster who explores the surface world · Luca
Personal enforcer to Vito Corleone · The Godfather
Italian heavy metal musician and composer
The same feel as Luca — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
