Luan

Q: Is Luan a boy or girl name?

Luan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #16954, and as a boy name it ranks #1566.

Q: How popular is the name Luan?

Luan is ranked #16954 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #16,954 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Luan is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Luan often also consider Lula, Lucy, Lulu .

Popularity Over Time

#16,954

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #16,954
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Luana #1901 Lua #1996

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Also a Boy Name

Luan is also used as a boy name, ranked #1566.

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Similar Names

Lula Lucy Lulu Luella Lucinda Lura Lucile Lucille

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luan

Is Luan a boy or girl name?

Luan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #16954. As a boy name, it is ranked #1566. Luan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Luan?

Luan is currently ranked #16954 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Luan a common or rare name?

Luan is an uncommon name, ranked #16954 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Luan

Luan is a girl name .

Is Luan a boy or girl name? Luan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,954 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,566. Luan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Luan is currently ranked #16,954 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Luan include Luana, Lua . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.