Luna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LOO-nuh · 2 syllables
Luna means “moon”, from Latin.
From Middle English lune, luna (“the moon”), from Latin luna/Luna, from Proto-Indo-European *lowksneh2. Doublet of Lua and Roxane.
- Meaning
- moon
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- LOO-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #27
- US babies a year
- about 7,673 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic, Nature
How popular is Luna?
Luna was the #27 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,085 babies. It’s rising: up 305% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Hawaii (#3), Nevada (#9).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #27 |
| England & Wales | #36 |
| Scotland | #61 |
| Northern Ireland | #119 |
| Ireland | #81 |
| France | #27 |
| Norway | #61 |
| Canada | #37 |
| Australia | #40 |
How old are people named Luna?
Half of US adults named Luna are older than 21; most are between 18 and 43. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Luna
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Luna have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Luna
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular girl names in the US
- Rising girl names
- Nature girl names
- Mythic girl names
- Latin girl names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Luna
What does the name Luna mean?
Luna means “moon”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Luna?
Luna is pronounced LOO-nuh.
How popular is the name Luna?
Luna was the #27 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,085 babies. It’s rising: up 305% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Luna?
Half of US adults named Luna are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 43.