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
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.
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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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.