Luana
lu(a)-na
US Popularity:3477
Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:Enjoyment, happy, relaxed, leisure; Graceful warrior woman
Luana is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin. Meaning “enjoyment,” “happy,” “relaxed,” and “leisure,” lovely Luana has a musical ring to it made famous by the film Bird of Paradise set in Hawaii. Luana is also considered an American coinage, blending the Germanic Louise with Hebrew Ana to forge the empowering meaning “graceful warrior woman.” A title with such positive associations will provide plenty of inspiration for baby. From the strength of a warrior to the radiance of joy, Luana is a versatile name that can symbolize whichever sentiment is required.
Luana Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Luana is currently #2289 on The Bump
Girl:Luana is currently #1005 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Luana is currently #3477 in U.S. births
Girl:Luana is currently #1269 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3477
in 2022
- 145
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 208
Name Doctor, Luana
Name Doctor, Luann
Behind the Name, Luana, April 2022
IMDb, Bird of Paradise
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