Luna
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Luna is a Latin name meaning “moon”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Luna
Luna is a name of Latin origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning moon. It functions as the direct Latin noun for the celestial body, which was personified in Roman Mythology as the goddess of the moon. The name passed into various linguistic traditions through the influence of Latin as the language of administration and Christian liturgy. Historically, it was used to evoke the celestial association of the moon rather than as a primary given name until more recent centuries.
Meaning Comments
- Spectralpwr: Luna means "moon" in Italian too.
- Graahk_1556: Luna also means The Moon in Spanish. [noted -ed]
- Crystal5385: Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.
Gender Usage of the Name Luna
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Luna is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Luna
Luna is among the Top 18 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Luna is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 609 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.8K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 1.1K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 432 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Luna ranked #36 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #28 in 2024 — a drop of 8 places. A widely recognized choice, Luna has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #23 in 2022. Its lowest recorded position was #6,936 in 1984. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #63 to #36).
Characteristics of the Name Luna
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Luna is a two-syllable name with a primary stress on the first syllable and a soft, trailing vowel. Its identity as the Roman goddess of the moon places it firmly in an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic. The name's fluid phonetic movement mirrors the celestial imagery associated with its mythological roots.
Middle Names For Luna
Middle names used with LunaMethodology
Luna is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Luna Amanda · Luna Rose · Luna Maria · Luna Mae · Luna LarieceView all 56 girl middle names.
- Total 71 middle names used with Luna
- 3 boy middle names used with Luna
- 11 unisex middle names used with Luna
Middle name suggestions for LunaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Luna is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Luna Moore · Luna Mills · Luna Marsh · Luna Marks · Luna Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Luna
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 12 biological records matching the name Luna. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Luna
Sound Like Luna Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lynn · Lena · Leona · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Luna Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Luana · Launa · Louna · View all 10 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Luna Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Luna”
Dictionary Meaning of "Luna"Methodology
alternative form of lena (“moon”)
More Info
How to Spell Luna in ASL
- L
- u
- n
- a
Comments on the name Luna
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Li_sk1lz_il1
There's a newish character called Luna in the American soap "The Bold and the Beautiful". What amuses me is that although the character is probably of the right age group for it, other characters, some new, in the soap have names that rose to prominence long after the middle-aged soap characters in question were "born" - Brooke, Poppy, Taylor, etc.
Magic_men156
Luna means "moon" in Italian, obviously, it's a Latin name.
Samuraix524
In 2018, 2 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Luna who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 2, 790th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
St3atheagle
My best friend's name is Luna and she's almost pure Italian. Her mom said it was popular in Italy.
Raymondal00
Also a feminine name in Slovenia.