Leonor vs Luana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonor

Girl #2,065 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Catalan European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,065
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Nora, Leonorcita

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Luana

Girl #1,901 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"enjoyment, leisure"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Italian Hawaiian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,901
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Ana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leonor Rank #2,065
Luana Rank #1,901

Luana is more popular, ranked #1901 vs #2065 for Leonor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leonor ___

  • Leonor Isabella
  • Leonor Sofia
  • Leonor Valentina
  • Leonor Elena
  • Leonor Catalina
  • Leonor Victoria

Luana ___

  • Luana Sofia
  • Luana Maria
  • Luana Elena
  • Luana Rosa
  • Luana Beatriz
  • Luana Clara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leonor

Mateo Carlos Isabella Felipe Ana

If you choose Luana

Mateo Rafael Valentina Lucia Gabriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonor or Luana more popular?

Luana is more popular, ranked #1901 compared to Leonor at #2065 in the United States.

What do Leonor and Luana mean?

Leonor means "shining light" (Greek origin). Luana means "enjoyment, leisure" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Leonor and Luana boy or girl names?

Leonor is primarily a girl name. Luana is primarily a girl name.

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