The nameLuana
Luana is a short girl's name, liked in France and Italy. In France it was mostly given around 2000.
- Girl's name
- Debated
Meaning
Luana is often linked to the Hawaiian luana, "to be content, to enjoy". It is also linked to Luna or Louane.
Origin
Debated. The name spread in Italy and Brazil in the 20th century.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Luana peaked around 2000 and is still given.
Popularity of the name Luana
Luana in France
Luana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 880 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Luana. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Luana in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 68 births a year on average, against 85 in the five years before.
Luana in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luana mean?
Luana is often linked to the Hawaiian luana, "to be content, to enjoy". It is also linked to Luna or Louane.
What is the origin of the name Luana?
Debated. The name spread in Italy and Brazil in the 20th century.
Is Luana a girl's or a boy's name?
Luana is a girl's name.