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Louay

♂ Boy

Pronounced loo-AY /luˈeɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Lu'ay, variously 'strength; a shield (that protects in battle)' and 'a wild young bull/buffalo' (an ancestor of the Prophet)Low

In 30 seconds: Strength; a shield: Louay is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'loo-AY').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Lu'ay, variously 'strength; a shield (that protects in battle)' and 'a wild young bull/buffalo' (an ancestor of the Prophet)
U.S. rank (2025)#4803 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519882025

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

Louay comes from the Arabic Lu'ay, variously 'strength; a shield (that protects in battle)' and 'a wild young bull/buffalo' (an ancestor of the Prophet). A crisp, classic name (said 'loo-AY').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, strength-and-a-shield at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Louay (Lu'ay) means, variously, 'strength; a shield' and 'a wild young bull' in Arabic (an ancestor of the Prophet) — crisp and classic (said 'loo-AY').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Louay — Arabic etymology

Variations

LuayLuayyLoai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Louay mean?

Louay is Arabic, variously 'strength; a shield' and 'a wild young bull'.

How do you pronounce Louay?

It's said loo-AY /luˈeɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Louay a boy or girl name?

Louay is a boy's name.

How popular is Louay?

Louay is a very rare name in the U.S.

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