Holding steady.
Popularity of Lajuana since 1923
Babies named Lajuana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 188 |
| 1940s | 224 |
| 1950s | 395 |
| 1960s | 468 |
| 1970s | 388 |
| 1980s | 134 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lajuana is a name that emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1923. It reached its peak popularity in 1971, reflecting a broader trend of invented names with the La- prefix during that era. While it has never been among the most common names, it saw consistent use through the 1970s before declining. The trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with the name still being used but not appearing in the top 1000 rankings. Its origin reflects a creative American naming tradition, blending a stylish prefix with a classic Spanish name.
Lajuana is a modern American coinage from the early 20th century, formed by adding the fashionable prefix La- to the Spanish name Juana, the feminine form of Juan. The name Juana itself is Spanish for Johanna, ultimately from Hebrew Yochannah meaning 'God is gracious'. Lajuana emerged during a trend of creating feminine names with the La- prefix, such as Laverne and Latoya. It saw its peak usage in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: LaLa, Juana, Laju
Sibling names for Lajuana
Names that share Lajuana's style, for a brother or sister.
