Rising since 2012, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Louay since 1988
Babies named Louay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Louay is an Arabic name that has seen steady but modest use in the United States since it first appeared in Social Security records in 1988. In 2025, it ranked 4,707, with a frequency of about 1 in 81,337 boys. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 2012, and its peak popularity so far was in 2025, suggesting growing interest among American parents. Though it has not yet cracked the top baby name lists in any state, its consistent rise reflects a broader trend of Arabic names gaining visibility in the U.S. Louay carries a strong cultural and historical resonance, linking bearers to early Islamic heritage and the Arabic-speaking world.
Louay is a transliteration of the Arabic name لؤي (Lu'ayy). It is derived from the Arabic root l-'-y, associated with brightness or splendor. The name has historical significance in early Islamic history, borne by Lu'ayy ibn Ghalib, an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. It remains common in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide.
“Louay” around the world
Where Louay lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
75
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lou, Lulu
Sibling names for Louay
Names that share Louay's style, for a brother or sister.
