The nameLouana

Louana is a recent French girl's name close to Louane, mostly given in the 2010s.

Meaning

It is linked to Louane and Louise, from the Germanic hlod, "fame".

Origin

A modern French coinage.

History

First found in 1990, Louana peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Hauts-de-France. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Louana

Louana in France

598thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2016peak year (105 births)
1,640babies named Louana in France since 1900
053105 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Louana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 810 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Louana. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Louana in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 65 births a year on average, against 78 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Louana in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Louana mean?

It is linked to Louane and Louise, from the Germanic hlod, "fame".

What is the origin of the name Louana?

A modern French coinage.

Is Louana a girl's or a boy's name?

Louana is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Louana?

Variants and related names of Louana include Louane.