Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Luay

Name: Popularity of the name Luay in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Luay, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#6,052 (2016)

Total Babies

154

5-Yr Trend

+12%

1979

First Year

2024

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#6052

Peak Rank

154

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Luay

Luay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 14 Luays were born — ranking #6,052 that year. As of 2026, Luay ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 154 Luays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Luay

Phonetically similar names — useful when Luay is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Louis
Louie
Luau
Lui
Lua
Lewi
Lewy
Luu
Lwo
Lewey
Looey
Laet

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Luay

What does the name Luay mean?

Luay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Luay in 2026?

In 2026, Luay ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Luay most popular?

Luay reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,052 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Luay a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Luay is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Luay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Luay include Weyland, Lennin, Coal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Luay

Luay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 154 births in the dataset. Luay's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,052. Use the chart and map above to compare Luay's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.