The nameLuna
Luna is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "moon". It entered the American top 10 in 2022.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Luna is the Latin word for "moon". In Roman mythology, Luna is the goddess of the moon.
Origin
Latin. It is also the Spanish and Italian word for moon, which made it common in the Hispanic world.
History
Luna rose sharply in the 2010s, helped by Luna Lovegood of Harry Potter. It is popular in the United States, where it reached the top 10, and in many European countries.
Luna in other languages
Luna is spelled the same in Italian, Spanish, English, French and German. The word means "moon" in Latin, Italian and Spanish.
Did you know?
- In 1966 the Soviet probe Luna 9 made the first soft landing on the Moon.
Famous people named Luna
- Luna Lovegood, Harry Potter character
- Luna, Roman goddess of the moon
Popularity of the name Luna
Luna in the United States
Luna was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 40,079 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Luna. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Luna in the United States were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 8,016 births a year on average, against 5,322 in the five years before.
Luna in the United Kingdom
Luna was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 6,832 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Luna. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Luna in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,106 births a year.
Luna in Ireland
Luna in France
Luna in Belgium
Luna in Switzerland
Luna in Austria
Luna in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Luna
Names from the same generation as Luna, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luna mean?
Luna is the Latin word for "moon". In Roman mythology, Luna is the goddess of the moon.
What is the origin of the name Luna?
Latin. It is also the Spanish and Italian word for moon, which made it common in the Hispanic world.
Is Luna a girl's or a boy's name?
Luna is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Luna?
In 2024, Luna was the 13th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 7,135 births.
What are the variants of the name Luna?
Variants and related names of Luna include Louna.
What are good sibling names for Luna?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nova, Emilia, Aurora and Isla for a sister, Maverick, Leo, August and Waylon for a brother.
Who are famous people named Luna?
Luna Lovegood, Harry Potter character; Luna, Roman goddess of the moon.