The nameLouay
Louay is an Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. In tradition, Lu'ayy is the name of an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France in the early 2000s, Louay peaked in the late 2010s and is still given today, especially in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Île-de-France.
Popularity of the name Louay
Louay in France
Louay was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 775 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Louay. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Louay in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 73 births a year on average, against 98 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Louay mean?
Its meaning is debated. In tradition, Lu'ayy is the name of an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.
What is the origin of the name Louay?
Arabic.
Is Louay a girl's or a boy's name?
Louay is a boy's name.