UK girl's name
Louna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the French word "lune" meaning moon.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Louna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Louna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. 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.
Louna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Louna. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Louna ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Louna.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Louna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Louna mean?
The name Louna has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "loun," which means "color" or "hue." This name was likely given to children born with striking or unique features, such as distinctive hair or eye color.
In the early days of Islam, the name Louna was not widely used, as it was not found in religious texts or scriptures. However, as Arabic culture spread and evolved, the name gained popularity in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Louna can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from Andalusia, where it was mentioned as the name of a young woman from a noble family. This suggests that the name was in use among the upper classes of society during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Louna. In the 14th century, Louna al-Qurashi was a renowned poet and scholar from Damascus, known for her contributions to Arabic literature. Another notable figure was Louna bint Abdullah, a 16th-century philosopher and mathematician from Cairo, who made significant advancements in the field of geometry.
In the modern era, the name Louna has been carried by several influential figures as well. Louna Lakhdar, born in 1950, is an Algerian novelist and activist who has written extensively on women's rights and social issues. Louna Maroun, born in 1970, is a Lebanese singer and songwriter who has achieved international acclaim for her fusion of traditional Arabic music with contemporary styles.
Another notable bearer of the name was Louna Touma, a Syrian painter and sculptor who lived from 1924 to 2008. Her works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in the Middle East, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate details.
While the name Louna is still relatively uncommon in many parts of the world, it has maintained a strong presence in Arabic-speaking regions, where it continues to be passed down through generations as a nod to cultural heritage and tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Louna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Louna 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 | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Louna
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Louna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Louna in the UK right now?
In 2017, Louna was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Louna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Louna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Louna?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the French word "lune" meaning moon.
How many people are called Louna in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Louna 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.