Luana
Girl nameLuana has been given to 4,893 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 1947.
Meaning & origin
American 18th/19th century coinage, a fanciful spelling of Louanna, from Lou + Anna.
Origin: coinages
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,893
Peak year
1947 (164 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1911
10-year trend
▲ +129%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Luana — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Luana.
FAQ
How popular is the name Luana?
Luana has been given to 4,893 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Luana peak?
Luana peaked in 1947, when 164 babies were given the name.
Is Luana a girl or boy name?
Luana is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Luana are girls).
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