Launa

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Pronounced LAW-nuh /ˈlɔː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Usually read as a spelling variant of Lana or Lauana in the Laura family, from Latin laurus, 'laurel'. Some families connect it instead to Hawaiian sounds or simply to the pleasing shape of the word. Routes partly uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Launa is a soft variant in the Laura and Lana family, from the laurel (said 'LAW-nuh'). Routes partly uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningUsually read as a spelling variant of Lana or Lauana in the Laura family, from Latin laurus, 'laurel'. Some families connect it instead to Hawaiian sounds or simply to the pleasing shape of the word. Routes partly uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14428 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Launa appears in twentieth-century American records as a variant of Lana or a shortening in the Laura family (Latin laurus, 'laurel'). It is soft, brief and slightly vintage. Because families reach it by different paths, we flag the route as partly uncertain (said 'LAW-nuh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, gentle, and mid-century in feel.

Did you know? Launa keeps company with Laura and Lana — names that trace to the laurel, the ancient wreath of victory. The exact route into Launa varies by family, which we note (said 'LAW-nuh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Launa — Variant of Lana/Laura family; routes partly uncertain

Variations

LanaLaunaLauana

Nicknames

LuluNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Launa mean?

Launa reads as a variant of Lana or Laura, from Latin laurus, 'laurel'. Routes partly uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Launa?

It's said LAW-nuh /ˈlɔː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Launa a boy or girl name?

Launa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Launa?

Launa is rare in the U.S.