The baby name Lukaz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOO-kaz (IPA: /ˈluːkɑːz/).
Lukaz is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Lukaz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LOO-kaz (IPA: /ˈluːkɑːz/).
Lukaz is Latin in Origin.
Lukaz is a modern, phonetic variant of Lukas or Lucas, ultimately from Latin Lucas via Greek Loukas, meaning "from Lucania." Although often associated with Latin lux "light," that link is secondary; many parents still read the name as "light/illumination." The -z ending likely echoes Polish Łukasz and broader European orthographies, but Lukaz itself is not a traditional form in any specific language.
The root name rose to prominence through Saint Luke the Evangelist, spreading across the Christian world from late antiquity. Established variants include Luke (English), Lucas (international), Lukas (German/Scandinavian), Luka (South Slavic/Georgian), Luca (Italian/Romanian), Łukasz (Polish), Lukáš (Czech/Slovak), and Loukas (Greek); related feminine forms are Lucia, Lucía, and Łucja. Diminutives such as Lou and Lukie occur in English. Lukaz remains rare but aligns with contemporary naming trends favoring z-endings and simplified, globally legible spellings.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #181 | 2 | 1,509 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #246 | 8 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| France | Boys | 2006 | #408 | 4 | 2,720 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #478 | 6 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #726 | 26 | 12,213 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #902 | 19 | 15,656 |
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #903 | 6 | 7,226 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #922 | 5 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #957 | 26 | 16,355 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Lukaz is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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