Luana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Luana is of Hawaiian origin, meaning happiness or enjoyment. It has evolved from its Hawaiian roots into an English name, reflecting positive traits. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Luana gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is currently viewed as a unique and cheerful name.

The name Luana is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Luana has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Luana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2180th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1284th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1151st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2364th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4731st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4217th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2261st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Luana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Luana"

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Pronunciation

/luˈɑːnə/

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Origin

Hawaiian

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Etymology

The name Luana is derived from the Hawaiian word 'luana', which means 'enjoyment' or 'happiness'.

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Meaning

happiness, enjoyment

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Language Evolution

Luana (Hawaiian), Luana (adapted in English)

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Historical Usage

The name Luana gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly as a feminine name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Luan, Luane, Luanne

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Luana is perceived as a unique and exotic name, often associated with positive and cheerful traits.

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Famous People

Luana Patten, an American actress, Luana Anders, an American actress

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Luana"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Luana"

"Luana" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 2180th of 9107 281
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1284th of 9204 639
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1151st of 12526 1,517
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2364th of 19264 542
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4731st of 27321 300
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4217th of 35406 520
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2261st of 30306 984

Regional Popularity of "Luana" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Luana" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - 61.82%
706th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
73.22%
1132nd/1546
- - 36.46%
564th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
46.21%
1029th/2227
57.82%
1405th/2430
63.83%
1821st/2853
25.41%
705th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 94.83%
3303rd/3483
- 31.53%
1275th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
4475th/4475
- 41.71%
2635th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 49.86%
2575th/5164
46.15%
3375th/7313
44.38%
3312th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 43.37%
1946th/4487
32.16%
2194th/6822
30.56%
1918th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Luana"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Luana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.