MeaningLight or illuminating soul. | Formal: Bringer of light or enlightenment.
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#6900
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Origin & history of Luian
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Modern American roots
Luian comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning Light or illuminating soul. | Formal: Bringer of light or enlightenment..
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How popular is Luian?
2018peak year
Today, Luian is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #6900), with only about 13 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2018, 18 babies were given the name (ranked #5232 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Luian has been declining in recent years. In all, around 152 babies have been registered as Luian since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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