Lujain
A feminine Arabic name meaning "the luminous one" or "brilliant".
Name Census estimates that about 500 living Americans carry the first name Lujain. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lujain today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lujain births was 2017 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lujain. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lujain with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
500
~ 1 in 685,509 Americans
Peak year
2017
41 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,850
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Lujain: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lujain from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 271 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lujain remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lujain by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lujain during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lujains live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New York, Michigan, Texas recorded the most babies named Lujain, while Virginia, Illinois, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lujain
The name Lujain has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "Lujayn," which means "two pearls" or "two luminous things." This name carries a poetic and elegant connotation, often associated with beauty and preciousness.
In ancient times, the name Lujain was not widely documented or recorded, as naming traditions and practices varied greatly across different tribes and regions of the Arab world. However, with the spread of Islam and the standardization of the Arabic language, the name gained more prominence and recognition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lujain can be found in the literary works of renowned Arab poets and writers from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These poets often used names with poetic meanings and metaphors in their compositions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic language.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lujain, although their exact birth and death dates may not be precisely documented. One such figure was Lujain bint al-Husayn, a renowned Arabic scholar and poet who lived during the 9th century CE. She was celebrated for her literary prowess and her contributions to the preservation of Arabic culture and language.
Another notable figure was Lujain al-Attar, a 12th-century Arab philosopher and scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). She was renowned for her expertise in various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and her work significantly influenced the intellectual landscape of her time.
In more recent history, Lujain Rahimi, an Afghan-American author and activist, has gained recognition for her advocacy work and her efforts to raise awareness about women's rights and education in Afghanistan. She was born in 1976 and has published several books and articles on these topics.
Lujain al-Hathloul, a Saudi Arabian women's rights activist, has also made a significant impact in the 21st century. Born in 1989, she played a crucial role in the movement to lift the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia and has been a vocal advocate for gender equality and human rights in the region.
Lujain al-Ubaydi, an Iraqi writer and journalist born in 1968, has garnered acclaim for her literary works and her coverage of social and political issues in the Middle East. Her writings have shed light on the experiences of women and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the region.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Lujain throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual traditions across the Arabic-speaking world.
People
Lujain + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lujain as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lujain: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lujain?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 500 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lujain going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 685,509 US residents.
Is Lujain a common name?
We classify Lujain as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 504 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lujain most popular?
The single biggest year for Lujain was 2017, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lujain is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lujain in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lujain a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lujain in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lujain still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lujain in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lujain can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Lujain?
Want to know how many Americans are named Lujain? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.