Luisa
Pronunciation: [ l-oo-EEZ-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Luisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 33 babies have been named Luisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Luisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,377 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,377
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Luisa is also used as a girl name, ranked #868.
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About the Name Luisa
Luisa is a boy name .
Is Luisa a boy or girl name? Luisa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,377 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #868. Luisa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Luisa is currently ranked #12,377 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Luisa include Lui, Luy, Luie, and Luikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Luisa include Luis, Luisangel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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