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Luca

Boy / Girl name · 2,707 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Luca: 2,707 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 344 births in 2023.

From the Italian form of the Latin name Lucas, Luca means 'bringer of light' or 'man from Lucania,' an ancient region of southern Italy. It gained international fame through the Italian opera singer Luca Pisaroni, the celebrated bass-baritone, and in cinema, Luca Guadagnino directs acclaimed films like *Call Me by Your Name*. On screen, the name charmed a new generation via Disney Pixar's 2021 animated film *Luca*, set on the Italian Riviera. The Scottish actress Luca (born Lucinda) perfectly bridges the name's continental flair with modern British naming trends. While Lucas remains the more common English form, Luca has risen significantly in Scotland over the past decade, offering a sleek, vowel-ending alternative that feels both classic and contemporary.