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Ruka
Ruka (るか) is a Japanese name for girls. Its best-known spelling is 瑠花, 瑠 lapis lazuli + 花 flower. It is popular today and has reached No. 36 in 2025.
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Ways to write Ruka
The same sound can be written with different kanji, and each choice changes the meaning. These are the spellings that have appeared in Japan's yearly baby name rankings, most popular first.
瑠花
瑠lapis lazuli花flower
Girl, best No. 89 (2005–2022)Rarer spellings
These spellings of Ruka appear in Japanese name records but are uncommon. Each uses a standard reading of its kanji.
流伽to flow + attendantGirl
流佳to flow + beautifulGirl
流夏to flow + summerGirl
流歌to flow + songGirl
流花to flow + flowerGirl
流華to flow + splendourGirl
流海to flow + seaGirl
流香to flow + fragranceGirl
Popularity in Japan
Where Ruka has ranked among the most popular name readings each year. Its best year was 2025, at No. 36.
Show the numbers
| Year | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2025 | No. 36 |
| 2021 | No. 39 |
| 2012 | No. 37 |
| 2010 | No. 46 |
| 2009 | No. 50 |
Source: Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance yearly baby name survey. It covers the top 10 names each year from 1912 to 2003, and the top 100 names and top 50 readings from 2004.