Girl · #9,096 in 2026

Luwana

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

Current Rank

#9,096

Peak Rank

#2,990 (1960)

Total Babies

320

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1935

First Year

1980

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#2990

Peak Rank

320

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Luwana

Luwana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1935, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 17 Luwanas were born — ranking #2,990 that year. As of 2026, Luwana ranks #9,096 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 320 Luwanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Luwana

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

Luana
Kuwana
Lubana
Levana
Latina
Lawanda
Lawine
Lohan
Lahaina
Lahoma
Levina
Llerena

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Luwana

What does the name Luwana mean?

Luwana is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1935. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Luwana in 2026?

In 2026, Luwana ranks #9,096 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Luwana most popular?

Luwana reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #2,990 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Luwana most popular?

Luwana has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Luwana.

Is Luwana a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Luwana?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Luwana include Conny, Darlinda, Chriss. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Luwana

Luwana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1935 and has accumulated 320 births in the dataset. Luwana's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #2,990. Use the chart and map above to compare Luwana'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.