Man from Lucania; light
Lukis is a rare phonetic variant of Lucas or Lucius. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Lucanus, referring to a person from Lucania, an ancient region in Southern Italy. The root is associated with the Latin word 'lux', meaning light.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Lukis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
