Luna
Luna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːnə/ · /ˈɫʉːnə/
Meaning and origin of Luna
Root meaning: “the moon”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Middle English lune, luna (“the moon”), from Latin lūna/Lūna, from Proto-Indo-European *lówksneh₂. Doublet of Lua and Roxane.
How popular is Luna?
Since 1880, 87,715 girls and 119 boys in the U.S. have been named Luna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #4168 in 1915. In 2025 it ranked #27 for girls, with 6,085 babies given the name.
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Luna FAQ
What does the name Luna mean?
Luna traces back to a root meaning "the moon". A female given name from Latin. From Middle English lune, luna (“the moon”), from Latin lūna/Lūna, from Proto-Indo-European *lówksneh₂. Doublet of Lua and Roxane.
What is the origin of the name Luna?
Luna is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Luna?
Since 1880, 87,715 girls and 119 boys in the U.S. have been named Luna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #4168 in 1915. In 2025 it ranked #27 for girls, with 6,085 babies given the name.
Is Luna a boy or girl name?
Luna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 87,715 girls and 119 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.