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Lukah

A compound name meaning 'Mary of the Light,' combining the Hebrew root for 'beloved' or 'bitterness' with the Latin 'lux.' It describes a person who serves as a guiding star, radiating warmth, wisdom, and a compassionate spirit that illuminates the lives of others.

Key Stats

Total births833
GenderMale (28% / 72%)
Peak year2020
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2012
Most recent2025
Syllables2
OriginSpanish, Latin, Hebrew
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

⚡ Modern Favorite

Top States

CA — 44%TX — 30%FL — 11%NC — 7%OH — 7%

Notable People

Malú (Spanish pop singer and songwriter) · María de la Luz Silva (Mexican actress in the film 'The Pearl') · María de la Luz Galindo (Prominent journalist and media personality) · María de la Luz Flores (Olympic track athlete representing Mexico) · María de la Luz Barrera (Noted academic and cultural historian)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MalúMariluLuzMariLucita

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