Luana

Luana: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Luana

  • A female given name originating as a coinage.

Etymology

American 18th/19th century coinage, a fanciful spelling of Louanna, from Lou + Anna.

How popular is Luana?

110U.S. babies in 2025
#651peak rank (1947)
4,893babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,893 girls in the U.S. have been named Luana. Its highest rank for girls was #651 in 1947. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Luana FAQ

What does the name Luana mean?

A female given name originating as a coinage. American 18th/19th century coinage, a fanciful spelling of Louanna, from Lou + Anna.

How popular is the name Luana?

Since 1880, 4,893 girls in the U.S. have been named Luana. Its highest rank for girls was #651 in 1947. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Luana a boy or girl name?

Luana is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,893 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.