How Many People Are Named Louay?

Complete statistics for the name Louay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Louay
Very Rare
Arabic

Louay means 'light' in Arabic, making it a name full of hope and positivity. Only 107 people named Louay live in the US today, which means just 1 in 3,088,200 Americans share this rare moniker. The majority, 95%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~107
Living in US
1 in 3,088,200
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Hopeful Positive Inspiring
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

80,514
Worldwide Bearers
#12,288
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
34,154
🇸🇾 Syria
13,929
🇯🇴 Jordan
12,132
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
6,236
🇵🇸 Palestine
5,165
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,015
🇱🇧 Lebanon
1,270
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1,159
🇾🇪 Yemen
1,099
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
846

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
107 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
103
Would be under 30 (95%)
5
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 108 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
57
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Louay Through the Generations

Louay saw its peak popularity in 2015 with 13 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, most Louays are young, with 103 under 30 and only 5 between 30 and 60. This trend suggests Louay is a name for the new generation, gaining traction among parents looking for something fresh and meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Louay

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Louay's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Louay

How Many People Have the Name Louay?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 107 people in the United States currently share the name Louay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,088,200 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Louay a Common or Rare Name?

Louay is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Louay Mean?

Louay means "light" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Louay in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Louay Most Popular?

The name Louay reached peak popularity in 2015, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Louay?

Approximately 107 people named Louay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 108. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,088,200 Americans.

Is Louay a rare name?

Louay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,088,200 Americans has this name.

What does the name Louay mean?

Louay means "light" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Louay more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Louay are male and 0% are female.

When was Louay most popular?

Louay peaked in 2015 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US107
All-Time Births108
1 in X1 in 3,088,200
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2015
World Rank#12,288
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.