Luna

Rank 10th Girl Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Luna was 10th most popular baby name for girls and 24th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 8,937 babies were named Luna in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 376 babies in the United States were named Luna. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 7.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Luna is around 6 to 7 years old.

The name "Luna" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Luna is Lou.

Luna Meaning & Origin

Luna is a name of Latin origin that means "moon", often evoking images of tranquility, mystery, and beauty.

The name Luna is described as enchanting, mystical and fun-loving.

Pronunciation

Luna is pronounced loo-nah in English. The name Luna has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Luna

  • In the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, Luna Lovegood is a beloved character known for her quirky personality and unwavering belief in strange creatures and phenomena.

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Geography

Where is the name Luna most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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