Will my child share the name Lua with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Lua per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lua in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lua becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lua is at its highest recorded position — #1,512 in 2025, with 20 births. In 2020 it ranked #1,773.

Is Lua a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lua is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Lua?

Notable people named Lua include: Alejandra Lua — Alejandra Calderón Lua is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a Right back for Liga MX Femenil side Monterrey.; Lua Li — Luatangi Li is a New Zealand born Tongan rugby union player.; Oscar Lua — Oscar Lua is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).

Is Lua a popular baby name in the United States?

Lua does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1512

Lua

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Lua is a distinctive choice, ranked #1512 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lua in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1512

About the Name Lua

Lua is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 101 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1575 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Lua is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lua in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Lua

Alejandra Lua — Alejandra Calderón Lua is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a Right back for Liga MX Femenil side Monterrey.
Lua Li — Luatangi Li is a New Zealand born Tongan rugby union player.
Oscar Lua — Oscar Lua is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).

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