Denisse vs Lua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lua

Girl #1,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,996
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denisse Rank #1,956
Lua Rank #1,996

Denisse is more popular, ranked #1956 vs #1996 for Lua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denisse ___

  • Denisse Marie
  • Denisse Rose
  • Denisse Claire
  • Denisse Isabelle
  • Denisse Valentina
  • Denisse Sofia

Lua ___

  • Lua Isabel
  • Lua Sofia
  • Lua Clara
  • Lua Beatriz
  • Lua Ana
  • Lua Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denisse

Gabrielle Monique Pascal Renee Nicolas

If you choose Lua

Sol Iris Mia Manu Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denisse or Lua more popular?

Denisse is more popular, ranked #1956 compared to Lua at #1996 in the United States.

What do Denisse and Lua mean?

Denisse means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Lua means "moon" (Latin origin).

Are Denisse and Lua boy or girl names?

Denisse is primarily a girl name. Lua is primarily a girl name.

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