Lu

Q: Is Lu a boy or girl name?

Lu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #17352, and as a boy name it ranks #37890.

Q: How popular is the name Lu?

Lu is ranked #17352 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ l-OO ]

Girl Name #17,352 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lu is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OO.

Parents who love the name Lu often also consider Ercell, Jaysley, Xior .

Popularity Over Time

#17,352

Current Rank

Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,352
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Luna #13 Lucy #34 Lucia #98 Lucille #274 Luciana #291 Luz #750 Luella #826 Luisa #868

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Lu Chloe

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Lu Ava

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Lu Reese

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Lu Maya

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Lu Charlotte

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Lu Leah

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Lu Ruth

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Lu Hannah

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Lu Rose

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Lu June

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo

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Also a Boy Name

Lu is also used as a boy name, ranked #37890.

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Similar Names

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Allara Girl Australian Aboriginal Heleni Girl Greek Briggette Girl Celtic Ercell Girl American Lucena Girl Latin toponym Amey Girl Latin Polli Girl Hebrew Bonnibelle Girl Scottish/French

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lu

Is Lu a boy or girl name?

Lu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17352. As a boy name, it is ranked #37890. Lu is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lu?

Lu is pronounced l-OO.

How popular is the name Lu?

Lu is currently ranked #17352 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Lu a common or rare name?

Lu is an uncommon name, ranked #17352 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lu

Lu is a girl name .

Is Lu a boy or girl name? Lu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,352 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,890. Lu is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lu is currently ranked #17,352 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lu include Luna, Lucy, Lucia, Lucille, Luciana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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