Luisa

/ loo-EE-zah /

“renowned warrior” — Italian

#8692024 rank
2022peak year
13,828babies named Luisa since 1880
▲ +18%5-year trend

Luisa popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202218801920196020002024

What does Luisa mean?

The Italian, Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of Luis, from the Germanic Ludwig, composed of elements meaning 'famous' and 'warrior'. Long established across Europe and Latin America.

OriginItalian
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage

Names like Luisa

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Spellings & variants

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