In Los Angeles, the city of stars, it seems a new one is being born every day—literally. His name is Luka.

Since Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February , a different kind of buzz has begun to spread through Southern California maternity wards and baby name forums alike. Parents from Pasadena to Palos Verdes are making a very modern statement: they’re naming their newborns after the Lakers' new superstar.

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And no, this isn’t just a case of coincidence.

According to newly compiled baby name data from the Social Security Administration , the name Luka has skyrocketed in popularity across the country over the last three years—racking up 10,235 newborns bearing the name. That includes a sharp 10.

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