Girl · #3,450 in 2026

Luria

Luria is a surname, a variant of Lurie. Notable people with the surname include:Alexander Luria (1902–1977), Russian neuropsychologist Elaine Luria, United States Navy Commander and politician Gina Luria Walker, American professor of women's studies Isaac Luria (1534–1572), Jewish mystic from Safed Itzhak Luria (swimmer), Israeli swimmer Johanan Luria, Alsatian Talmudist Juan Luria (1862–1943),…

Current Rank
#3,450
Peak Rank
#3,269 (1926)
Total Babies
69
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
1938
Last Year
1926
Peak Year
#3269
Peak Rank
69
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Luria

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Luria is a surname, a variant of Lurie. Notable people with the surname include:Alexander Luria (1902–1977), Russian neuropsychologist Elaine Luria, United States Navy Commander and politician Gina Luria Walker, American professor of women's studies Isaac Luria (1534–1572), Jewish mystic from Safed Itzhak Luria (swimmer), Israeli swimmer Johanan Luria, Alsatian Talmudist Juan Luria (1862–1943),…

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The Story of Luria

Luria first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1916, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 9 Lurias were born — ranking #3,269 that year. As of 2026, Luria ranks #3,450 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 69 Lurias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Luria

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Luria

What does the name Luria mean?
Luria is a surname, a variant of Lurie. Notable people with the surname include:Alexander Luria (1902–1977), Russian neuropsychologist Elaine Luria, United States Navy Commander and politician Gina Luria Walker, American professor of women's studies Isaac Luria (1534–1572), Jewish mystic from Safed Itzhak Luria (swimmer), Israeli swimmer Johanan Luria, Alsatian Talmudist Juan Luria (1862–1943),…
How popular is Luria in 2026?
In 2026, Luria ranks #3,450 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Luria most popular?
Luria reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #3,269 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Luria a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Luria is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Luria?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Luria include Fayne, Geneviene, Floreen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Luria

Luria is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 69 births in the dataset. Luria's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #3,269. Use the chart and map above to compare Luria'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.