Lua
Girl name · American · German · Hawaiian · Hebrew
Meaningmoon · Portuguese
- US rank
- #2,076
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,780 in 2023
90 babies were named Lua in the US in 2025. It has dropped 117 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1910–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lua you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,857 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lua, 90 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lua would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLua first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #1,780.
- Then vs nowLua is 17× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 303,030 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 17,857.
- TrendLua has slipped 117 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,076. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedLua is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #846. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Portuguese, Lua means “moon”. Our records link it to American, German and Hawaiian roots.
About the name Lua
Lua is a girl name of American, German and Hawaiian origin meaning “moon”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-lua”. US birth records list Lua for girls from 1910 to 2025, in 29 of those 116 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #1,780 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,076, with 90 babies.
Origin:American namesGerman namesHawaiian namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.3 | 793,651 girls |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 girls |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,408,451 girls |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 281,690 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 45,005 girls |
| 2020s | 63 | 15,924 girls |
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Questions about the name Lua
What does the name Lua mean?
Lua means “moon” in Portuguese.
What is the origin of the name Lua?
Lua has American, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Lua a boy or girl name?
Lua is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lua?
Lua ranked #2,076 for US girls in 2025, given to 90 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#1,780).