Luis is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4238 in 2002 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 32 births ranking #3757. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 59,894 girls born was named Luis. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis and carries the traditional meaning of famous battle. It is compact, classic, and widely recognised across cultures.
The name grew through European royal and Christian naming traditions and became especially important across the Spanish-speaking world. Its long history helps it feel both familiar and enduring.