Luana Girl

Popularity: #838 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loo-AH-nah /luˈɑːnə/

Origin: Hawaiian; Latin

Meaning: Hawaiian: 'contentment'; Latin: 'moon'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Luana is believed to have roots in the Hawaiian language, where it is often interpreted to mean "enjoyment" or "to be at ease." The etymology may also connect to the Latin word "lūna," meaning "moon," which has influenced various names across cultures. This dual origin reflects a blend of linguistic influences, as Hawaiian names often incorporate natural elements and emotions, while the Latin connection introduces a celestial aspect to the name's significance.

The transition of Luana into English-speaking contexts likely occurred through the increased interest in Hawaiian culture and language in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly as Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1898 and later a state in 1959.

Historically, the name Luana does not have prominent figures or events associated with it in the same way that names from biblical or royal lineages do. However, the broader cultural significance of Hawaiian names, including Luana, has been recognized in literature and the arts, particularly during the 20th century when there was a resurgence of interest in indigenous Hawaiian culture.

The name's gentle sound and positive meaning have contributed to its appeal in various cultural expressions, including music and storytelling. Culturally, Luana embodies themes of tranquility and joy, resonating with the Hawaiian values of harmony and connection to nature.

The name's association with the moon through its Latin roots adds a layer of mystique and beauty, often linked to femininity and nurturing qualities. While diminutive forms or variations of Luana may exist, the name itself stands out for its melodic quality and the positive connotations it carries, reflecting a sense of peace and contentment.

Famous people named Luana

In this section, you will find notable people named Luana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Luana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Luana who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Luana Patten is an actress best known for Song of the South, The Little Rebel, and The Happy Time.

Luana Anders is an actress best known for The Trip, The Last Woman on Earth, and The Wild Angels.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Luana was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Luana has ranked as high as #1150 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Luana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Luana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Luana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Luana.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 110 110
2024 105 105
2023 112 112
2022 105 105
2021 111 111
2020 95 95
2019 95 95
2018 90 90
2017 78 78
2016 47 47
2015 48 48
2014 48 48
2013 50 50
2012 37 37
2011 39 39
2010 37 37
2009 38 38
2008 43 43
2007 42 42
2006 46 46
2005 40 40
2004 42 42
2003 21 21
2002 39 39
2001 21 21
2000 23 23
1999 18 18
1998 18 18
1997 16 16
1996 24 24
1995 23 23
1994 9 9
1993 15 15
1992 20 20
1991 15 15
1990 14 14
1989 25 25
1988 22 22
1987 19 19
1986 15 15
1985 13 13
1984 13 13
1983 13 13
1982 28 28
1981 32 32
1980 29 29
1979 26 26
1978 28 28
1977 20 20
1976 30 30
1975 20 20
1974 29 29
1973 33 33
1972 35 35
1971 44 44
1970 39 39
1969 32 32
1968 41 41
1967 52 52
1966 43 43
1965 41 41
1964 62 62
1963 50 50
1962 96 96
1961 92 92
1960 95 95
1959 61 61
1958 82 82
1957 73 73
1956 43 43
1955 68 68
1954 75 75
1953 37 37
1952 48 48
1951 62 62
1950 75 75
1949 113 113
1948 130 130
1947 164 164
1946 91 91
1945 46 46
1944 51 51
1943 71 71
1942 43 43
1941 41 41
1940 35 35
1939 46 46
1938 31 31
1937 30 30
1936 30 30
1935 32 32
1934 31 31
1933 36 36
1932 27 27
1931 18 18
1930 28 28
1929 20 20
1928 23 23
1927 24 24
1926 22 22
1925 20 20
1924 17 17
1923 22 22
1922 21 21
1921 23 23
1920 23 23
1919 13 13
1918 27 27
1917 21 21
1916 20 20
1915 12 12
1914 6 6
1913 5 5
1911 5 5

Top States for Luana (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 20
32%
CA 17
27%
TX 14
23%
NJ 11
18%