Lukas
- Meaning
- From Lucania
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What does Lukas mean?
Lukas means “From Lucania”.
Lukas is a form of Lucas and Luke, ultimately from a Greek name referring to a person from Lucania, a region of southern Italy. Its meaning is geographical. Despite the resemblance to Latin lux, it should not simply be translated as “light.”
The name connects with Luke of the New Testament, while actor Lukas Haas and footballer Lukas Podolski provide other associations. The K spelling is used in several European languages. Lucas offers the familiar C alternative, and Luke a shorter form. Families comparing them can choose a spelling that reflects their language or family history without changing the broader name connection.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Lukas?
United States · 2025Explore how often Lukas is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #288 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Lukas
- 1,161 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 9.9% Fewer than 2024
Lukas over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #288 | 1,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | #269 | 1,289 |
| 2023 | Boys | #236 | 1,481 |
| 2022 | Boys | #236 | 1,475 |
| 2021 | Boys | #227 | 1,673 |
| 2020 | Boys | #218 | 1,711 |
| 2019 | Boys | #214 | 1,787 |
| 2018 | Boys | #231 | 1,652 |
| 2017 | Boys | #220 | 1,743 |
| 2016 | Boys | #221 | 1,758 |
| 2015 | Boys | #253 | 1,430 |
| 2014 | Boys | #229 | 1,635 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Lukas
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Lucas
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
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Luke
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
Listed as a related name to Lukas.
Luka
Mostly boys- Meaning
- From Lucania
Shares the recorded meaning “From Lucania” with Lukas.
Theodore
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Gift of God
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Henry
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Estate ruler
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William
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Resolute protection
Shares an origin with Lukas.
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