Girl nameCurrently #1,998 in the USRising
Lua
//ˈluə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20233 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lua's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lua's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lua |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 93 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2020 | 97 |
| 2021 | 102 |
| 2022 | 109 |
| 2023 | 114 |
| 2024 | 98 |
Lua through the decades
- Lua peaked in 2023, when 114 babies were named Lua in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lua has risen 370% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lua currently ranks #1,998 in the US and is on the rise.