Lui

Pronunciation: [ l-OO-ih ]

Lui is a boy baby name. Ranked #12,049 in the US.

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Boy Name #12,049 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lui is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OO-ih.

Parents who love the name Lui often also consider Clearance, Tyke, Keyori .

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Historical Record

Lui first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.

Over 156 babies have been named Lui in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Lui is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,049 for boy names in the US .

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#12,049
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,049
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Luis #130 Luigi #2681 Luisangel #4856

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"from Aquino (water town)"

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"visitor, traveler"

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Celtic origin

"storyteller, singer"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lui

Is Lui a boy or girl name?
Lui is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lui?
Lui is pronounced l-OO-ih.
How popular is the name Lui?
Lui is currently ranked #12049 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Lui a common or rare name?
Lui is an uncommon name, ranked #12049 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Lui?
Lui pairs well with Clearance, Tyke, Keyori, Aquino in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Lui?
Related spellings include Luis, Luigi, Luisangel.

About the Name Lui

Lui is a boy name .

Lui is currently ranked #12,049 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lui include Luis, Luigi, Luisangel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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