Loay

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOH-eye /ˈloʊ.aɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Lu'ay (Loay), a classical personal name borne by Lu'ay ibn Ghalib, an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. Often connected to the sense of a wild calf or a shield-like strength. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical Arabic name: Loay (Lu'ay) was an ancestor of the Prophet (said 'LOH-eye'). Heritage-rich and dignified.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Lu'ay (Loay), a classical personal name borne by Lu'ay ibn Ghalib, an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. Often connected to the sense of a wild calf or a shield-like strength. Noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2021)#7919 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 80

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

As a boy's name Loay is a spelling of the Arabic Lu'ay, a classical personal name carried by an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. It reads dignified and heritage-rich — rare in the U.S., familiar in Arabic-speaking families (said 'LOH-eye').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, classical, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Loay comes from the Arabic Lu'ay — the name of Lu'ay ibn Ghalib, an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad — a classical, heritage-rich name, noted respectfully (said 'LOH-eye').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Loay — Arabic Lu'ay; ancestor of the Prophet; noted respectfully

Variations

LuayLu'ayLoai

Nicknames

LoLoa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loay mean?

Loay is a spelling of the Arabic Lu'ay, a classical personal name borne by Lu'ay ibn Ghalib, an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Loay?

It's said LOH-eye /ˈloʊ.aɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Loay a boy or girl name?

Loay is a boy's name.

How popular is Loay?

Loay is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Arabic-speaking families.