Luisa

Meaning of Luisa

Luisa means "famous warrior." It's the feminine form of Louis.

Luisa has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Luisa

After ranking as high as #868 in 2024, Luisa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Luisa

• Luisa Miller
  Opera by Giuseppe Verdi
• Luisa Fernanda Rudi Úbeda
  Spanish politician
• Luisa Josefina Hernández
  Mexican playwright and novelist
• Luisa Bradshaw-White
  British actress
• Luisa Ranieri
  Italian actress

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Questions about the name Luisa

What does the name Luisa mean?

Luisa means luisa means "famous warrior." it's the feminine form of louis, and it comes from German origins.

Is Luisa a boy's or a girl's name?

Luisa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Luisa?

Luisa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Luisa most popular?

Luisa peaked at #868 in 2024.