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Lubna

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningstorax tree · Arabic

Lubna is an Arabic girl name meaning “storax tree”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationLubna peaked in 1985, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Lubna you'd meet today is about 40 years old.
  • HistoryLubna first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025

04.59197120002022
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Lubna

Lubna is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “storax tree”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Lubna

What does the name Lubna mean?

Lubna means “storax tree” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Lubna?

Lubna is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Lubna a boy or girl name?

Lubna is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lubna?

Lubna is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #5,077 in 1985, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Lubna?

Lubna is an Arabic girl name meaning “storax tree”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.