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UK boy's name

Louai

A masculine Arabic name meaning "banner" or "flag".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Louai is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Louai popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Louai is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Louai. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Louai ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Louai.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Louai as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4702

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Louai mean?

The name Louai is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "lawa" which means "to twist" or "to bend". It is believed to have originated in the Middle East region during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.

Louai was initially used as a descriptive term or nickname, referring to someone with a unique physical characteristic or personality trait that involved twisting or bending. Over time, it became a widely accepted given name among Arabic-speaking communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Louai can be found in the historical accounts of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a significant portion of the Middle East and North Africa from the 8th to the 13th century. It is mentioned in various chronicles and literary works from that era, indicating its widespread use among the Arab population.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Louai. One of the most prominent was Louai ibn Ghalib, a renowned Arab poet and philosopher who lived in the 8th century AD. His works were widely celebrated and studied in the intellectual circles of his time.

Another notable individual with this name was Louai al-Rashidi, a military commander who served under the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century AD. He was known for his strategic prowess and played a crucial role in several military campaigns during the expansion of the Abbasid Empire.

In the 12th century, Louai ibn Yahya al-Andalusi was a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were highly regarded, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.

During the 13th century, Louai al-Din ibn al-Athir was a renowned historian and author who documented the events and personalities of the Ayyubid Dynasty, which ruled parts of the Middle East and North Africa. His historical accounts are considered invaluable sources for understanding that period.

In more recent times, Louai al-Khatib was a Syrian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1960s. He played a significant role in shaping Syria's foreign policy during that era and was respected for his diplomatic skills.

These are just a few examples of the prominent individuals who have borne the name Louai throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and significance in the Arab world and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Louai by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Louai was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4702 3 1

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FAQ

Louai: questions and answers

How popular is the name Louai in the UK right now?

In 2019, Louai was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Louai most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Louai in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Louai?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "banner" or "flag".

How many people are called Louai in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Louai across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.