Lubna
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 360 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Lubna, you're looking at a name that fewer than 360 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Lubna a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Lubna is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lubna is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic word meaning 'storax tree' — the Liquidambar orientalis, a fragrant resin-producing tree sacred in ancient Near Eastern culture, associated with sweet perfume and healing properties.
Lubna is a cherished name across the Arab world, carried by the poet Lubna of Medina (7th century), whose tragic love story became one of early Islamic literature's most celebrated romances. The name carries both natural fragrance and literary beauty in equal measure.
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In the American context, Lubna is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1971–2022). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 360 total births, Lubna exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lubna has 44+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | #15231 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 45 | #15271 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 62 | #13629 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 103 | #8169 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 85 | #7539 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 48 | #8853 | — |
The Story of Lubna
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Lubna is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Lubna are most likely born between 1980 and 2000.
How rare is Lubna?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lubna is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, peaked in the 1990s with 103 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Lubna by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1971–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #16732 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14537 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14423 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14917 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17390 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15464 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10573 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15775 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14052 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18728 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19034 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12197 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12019 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18091 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17299 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9223 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9805 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11364 |
| 1999 | 10 | #9213 |
| 1998 | 14 | #6934 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2022