Luani

♀ Girl

Pronounced loo-AH-nee /luˈɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Luani reads as a Hawaiian-style name — luana carries the sense of 'to be at ease; enjoyment', and the -ni ending is a familiar Polynesian sound. Whether Luani is an established Hawaiian word-name or a modern shaping of one is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Island-soft and easy on the ear: Luani reads as a Hawaiian-style name of ease and enjoyment (said 'loo-AH-nee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHawaiian

MeaningLuani reads as a Hawaiian-style name — luana carries the sense of 'to be at ease; enjoyment', and the -ni ending is a familiar Polynesian sound. Whether Luani is an established Hawaiian word-name or a modern shaping of one is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14495 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

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

Luani belongs to the Hawaiian-sounding family of names, near luana ('to be at ease; enjoyment') and the many -ni and -lani endings of Polynesian naming. It may be a modern shaping rather than a traditional word-name; the routes are uncertain, which we note honestly (said 'loo-AH-nee').

It is very rare in the U.S. Flowing, warm, and island-flavored.

Did you know? Hawaiian names often carry a feeling rather than a title — luana speaks of being at ease, unhurried, content. Luani sits in that family of sound, though its exact route is uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Luani — Hawaiian-style; near luana 'ease; enjoyment'; routes uncertain

Variations

LuanaLuanneLeilani

Nicknames

LuAni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luani mean?

Luani reads as a Hawaiian-style name near luana, 'to be at ease; enjoyment'; the exact route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Luani?

It's said loo-AH-nee /luˈɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Luani a boy or girl name?

Luani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Luani?

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