Luqman

Luqman - A very unique male name

Luqman appeared on the charts for the first time in 2005 on position #3989. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Luqman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Luqman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Luqman. The baby boy name Luqman was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2107 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Luqman peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2107.

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Luqman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Luqman is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #688 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,017.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Luqman is where you live.

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Luqman origin and meaning

Arabic (Quranic)

The name of Luqman the Wise in the Quran; its older etymology is not known

Luqman is the sage of the Quran's 31st sura, which is named for him and preserves his counsel to his son. The figure and the name are firmly attested in Islamic tradition, but the name's own older root is not established, so no neat gloss can honestly be given. US use is recent and small, first appearing in the data in 2005 and peaking in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Luqman is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Luqman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Luqman, sorted by popularity.

Logan / Luciano / Lawson / Lucian / Lucien / Lashawn / Laquan / Laken / Logen / Lucciano /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Luqman

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Luqman a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Luqman?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

look-MAHN · /lʊkˈmɑːn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Lukman — Common transliteration variant of the same Arabic name.
• Luqmaan — Double-vowel transliteration variant.

Famous bearers

• Luqman — The wise sage of Quran Sura 31, named for his advice to his son (Quranic) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Luqman for its Quranic story — a father remembered purely for wisdom and good counsel.

Worth knowing

• Transliteration varies (Lukman, Luqmaan), so the spelling will often need explaining.