US Popularity:3254
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Hawaiian, Portuguese
Meaning:To set free; Moon; Hole, pit, grave
If you want baby to be as strong as a goddess, then the name Lua is an excellent option. In Roman mythology, Lua was a goddess whom soldiers came to with captured weapons. This feminine moniker was derived from luo, meaning "to set free." The word Lua also means "moon" in Portuguese, making this a beautiful alternative to the more popular Luna. The Hawaiian word Lua means "hole," "pit," and "grave," it can also be used to refer to a bathroom. Regardless of which meaning calls out to you, Lua is an empowering and fun option for baby.

Lua Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Lua is currently #3254 in U.S. births
Girl:Lua is currently #1784 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1784
in 2023
+ 90
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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