girl's name
Raluca
rah-LOO-kah (Romanian)
- Origin Romanian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 164
Raluca is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Raluca is a name of Romanian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2018, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Raluca Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Raluca?
In 2024, Raluca was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Raluca Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Raluca
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Raluca Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Raluca over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Raluca
- Romanian rah-LOO-kah
Sibling Names for Raluca
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Raluca — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Raluca
How popular is the name Raluca?
In 2024, Raluca was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Raluca a girl's or a boy's name?
Raluca is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Raluca?
Raluca has 3 syllables.
When was Raluca most popular?
Raluca peaked in 2018, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.