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Luna

/LOO-nə/

Luna is a girl name of Latin origin, meaning Moon.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginLatin
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#14

What does Luna mean?

Moon

Luna is the Latin word for the moon and the name of the Roman moon goddess, the counterpart of the Greek Selene.

The story behind the name

Luna was almost unused as a given name in English before the twenty-first century. Its takeoff is one of the fastest on record: from outside the American top thousand in 2000 to the top ten by 2021.

Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter novels supplied the initial spark. What sustained it was a broader turn toward celestial and nature names, and the fact that Luna reads the same in English, Spanish, Italian and Dutch, which made it an easy choice for multilingual families.

Notable people named Luna

  • Luna, Roman goddess of the moon
  • Luna Lovegood, character in the Harry Potter novels

How popular is Luna?

Popularity in the United States

Luna has been given to 49,323 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 212 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Luna per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Luna has been given to 28,189 babies in France since 1966, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Luna per year in France, 1966–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 10,286 people called Luna living in Spain, with an average age of 12.9.

49,323 Babies named since 1880
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

Variants and related names

Other spellings: Lunah

Related names: Stella, Nova, Aurora, Selene, Celeste

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Frequently asked questions about Luna

What does the name Luna mean?

Luna means Moon. It is of Latin origin.

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

Luna is most often given to girls.

How do you pronounce Luna?

Luna is pronounced LOO-nə.

How popular is the name Luna?

Luna has been given to 49,323 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

What are other spellings of Luna?

Common variants include Lunah.