Lu'Ay is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Lu'Ay in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#4992
About the Name Lu'Ay
Lu'Ay is holding steady in the rankings at #4992. It reached its peak of #3830 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2011.
Lu'Ay is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lu'Ay
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Lu'Ay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lu'Ay in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lu'Ay has held a stable position around #4992 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #3830 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Lu'Ay 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.
Notable people named Luay include: Luay Salah — Luay Salah Hassan Al-Khafaji is an Iraqi former football player and coach of Al-Zawraa.; Luay Nakhleh — Luay K..
Luay does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Luays in the wild.
3
UK babies named Lu'Ay (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1162 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lu'Ay
Likely around 1 other Lu'Ay in the class
UK Popularity (2011–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Lu'Ay
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Luay Salah Hassan Al-Khafaji is an Iraqi former football player and coach of Al-Zawraa. He played for the Iraq national team as well as for the Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, Al-Zawraa, Persepolis and Erbil clubs.