NAME PROFILE
Olaf
Originating from the Latin word for 'moon,' Lua represents the celestial body that illuminates the night. It describes a personality that is luminous, serene, and deeply connected to the natural rhythms of the world.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,531 |
| Gender | Male (15% / 85%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MN — 26%ND — 26%NY — 22%CA — 17%IL — 9%
Notable People
Lua Blanco (Singer and actress) · Lua Ribeira (Magnum photographer) · Lua de Santana (Spanish-Brazilian musician) · Lua (Roman goddess of expiation) · Lua Winter (Professional skateboarder)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LuLulu
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