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Luay

♂ Boy

Pronounced loo-AY /luˈeɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Louay/Lu'ay — from the Arabic, variously 'strength; a shield' and 'a wild young bull/buffalo' (an ancestor of the Prophet)Low

In 30 seconds: Strength; a shield: Luay spells Louay. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'loo-AY').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Louay/Lu'ay — from the Arabic, variously 'strength; a shield' and 'a wild young bull/buffalo' (an ancestor of the Prophet)
U.S. rank (2025)#6317 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519792025

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

Luay is a spelling of Louay/Lu'ay — from the Arabic, variously 'strength; a shield' 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 in this form, strength-and-a-shield at the root, and classic.

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

Variations

LouayLoaiLuayy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luay mean?

Luay spells Louay/Lu'ay — Arabic, variously 'strength; a shield' and 'a wild young bull'.

How do you pronounce Luay?

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

Is Luay a boy or girl name?

Luay is a boy's name.

How popular is Luay?

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

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