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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Luar — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Luany|Luara
IrishBoy↑↑ Surging

Luar

LOO-ar · 2 syllables

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#5555
↑↑ Surging
#5555
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#5555 in 2024
5yr change
+1998 ranks
Birth frequency
4.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #5555 · Rising since 2023

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Luar

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5555

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1998 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
IrishCelticNatureOld Irish Root2-syllableRareRisingFire ElementGroundedCool Vibe
Character
lunar mystiquedreamy naturequiet contemplationethereal grace
STRONG
High confidence

Luar is an Irish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5555 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1998 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5555 · very rare
Luar at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'lua' meaning flame or blaze. Associated with luminosity and fire, evoking brightness and vitality.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#5555 in 2024
5yr change:+1998 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Loren◈LiamLeonLunar◈Leor
Similar Style
Rowan◈CormacBrennan◈Soren◈Finn◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Luar
FionnSaoirseEamonMaeveCillian◈BrigidKeegan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Luar · Overview
Summary

Luar is an Irish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5555 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Luar scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1998 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature character
Luar carries a bold, grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Luar is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
luar.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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