boy's name
Lui
LOO-ee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 3
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 355
Lui is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 65,867 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lui Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Lui?
In 2025, Lui was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Lui Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lui
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lui Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lui over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lui
- English LOO-ee
Sibling Names for Lui
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lui — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lui
How popular is the name Lui?
In 2025, Lui was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Lui a girl's or a boy's name?
Lui is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lui?
Lui has 2 syllables.
When was Lui most popular?
Lui peaked in 2007, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Lui a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Lui currently ranks #2,815 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.