Luna
Latin girl's name meaning “moon”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- moon
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #10
- Born in 2023
- 7,841
- Peak year
- 2023 (#10)
Meaning & origin
Luna is the Latin word for 'moon' and the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. Its modern popularity was boosted by the character Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter.
Is Luna a Latin name?
Yes — Luna is a Latin name meaning "moon". Luna is the Latin word for 'moon' and the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. Its modern popularity was boosted by the character Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Luna ranked #10 for girls. It has risen about 173 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 7,841 US girls were given the name Luna.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #10 in 2023
“Unranked” means Luna was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Luna
Luna is spelled L-U-N-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables.
Luna: frequently asked questions
What does the name Luna mean?
Luna is a Latin name meaning "moon". Luna is the Latin word for 'moon' and the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. Its modern popularity was boosted by the character Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter.
Where does the name Luna come from?
Luna is of Latin origin. Luna is the Latin word for 'moon' and the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. Its modern popularity was boosted by the character Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter.
Is Luna a boy or a girl name?
Luna is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Luna?
In 2023, 7,841 US girls were given the name Luna.
Is Luna a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Luna ranked #10 for girls. It has risen about 173 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Luna?
Luna is spelled L-U-N-A — 4 letters.
How common is the name Luna?
In 2023, 7,841 US girls were given the name Luna. In the latest US data, Luna ranked #10 for girls. It has risen about 173 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Luna a Latin name?
Yes — Luna is a Latin name meaning "moon". Luna is the Latin word for 'moon' and the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. Its modern popularity was boosted by the character Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Luna mean in Latin?
In Latin, Luna means "moon". Luna is the Latin word for 'moon' and the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. Its modern popularity was boosted by the character Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter.
Is Luna a Roman name?
Luna is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "moon".