UK boy's name
Lukah
A masculine name of Russian origin meaning "bright" or "luminous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lukah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Lukah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3112, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2006 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Lukah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Lukah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lukah ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 boys were registered as Lukah.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lukah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3112
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
6 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Lukah mean?
The name Lukah has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. It is a variation of the biblical name Luka, which is derived from the Latin name Lucas and the Greek name Loukas, meaning "from Lucania" – a region in southern Italy.
The name Lukah first appeared in the New Testament of the Bible, where it refers to the Evangelist Luke, one of the four authors of the Gospels. He was a physician and a companion of the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys in the 1st century AD.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lukah was Lukah of Murom, a Russian saint who lived in the 12th century. He is venerated as the patron saint of the city of Murom and is celebrated on April 28th in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Another notable figure was Lukah Hizhinsky, a Ukrainian Cossack leader who played a significant role in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule in the mid-17th century. He was known for his strategic military tactics and his efforts to secure autonomy for the Cossack territories.
In the 19th century, Lukah Wysocki was a Polish military leader and a participant in the November Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1830-1831. He was a skilled strategist and played a crucial role in several battles during the uprising.
The name Lukah also has a significant presence in literature. Lukah Braski was a renowned Russian poet and playwright of the early 20th century. His works, including plays like "The Blue Bird" and "The Miracle," were widely acclaimed and influential in the Russian literary scene.
Another literary figure was Lukah Pynchon, an American novelist and essayist who lived from 1937 to 2022. He is best known for his acclaimed novel "Gravity's Rainbow," which won the National Book Award in 1974 and is considered a masterpiece of postmodern literature.
While the name Lukah has its roots in ancient Hebrew and Greek, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and languages throughout history. Its rich heritage and association with notable individuals from different fields have contributed to its enduring popularity and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lukah over time
The chart below shows babies named Lukah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lukah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lukah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lukah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3557 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4780 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3821 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Lukah
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Lukah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lukah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Lukah was ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Lukah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Lukah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lukah?
A masculine name of Russian origin meaning "bright" or "luminous".
How many people are called Lukah in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Lukah across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.