Luna: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The moon itself, celestial and luminous, a name for dreamers born under starlight.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #10
- Peak
- #8 in 2022
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Luna Means
Luna is a girl name of Latin origin. The moon itself, celestial and luminous, a name for dreamers born under starlight.
How Popular Luna Is
Luna currently ranks #10 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8 in 2022. It is rising.
Good to Know About Luna
- Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter helped rocket this name up the charts.
- Chrissy Teigen and John Legend named their daughter Luna in 2016.
- The name was virtually unused in the US before 2000.
Names Like Luna
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Luna
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Luna.
Questions About Luna
What does Luna mean?
Luna is a girl name of Latin origin. The moon itself, celestial and luminous, a name for dreamers born under starlight.
How popular is Luna?
Luna currently ranks #10 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8 in 2022. It is rising.
Where does Luna come from?
Luna comes from Latin roots. Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter helped rocket this name up the charts.
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