Luna
Luna is derived from the Latin word for "moon" and was the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. It has been used across various cultures, from Roman mythology to Spanish-speaking countries where it remains a beloved classic.
Current Popularity
#13 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Increasingly popular worldwide, especially in the past decade
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
- •Strong literary and pop culture presence may influence perceptions
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
Similar Names
Famous People
Luna Lovegood
Beloved character from Harry Potter series
Luna Blaise
Actress known for 'Manifest'
Luna Leopold
Pioneering hydrologist and geomorphologist
Luna Wedler
Swiss actress from 'Biohackers'
Statistics
81,568
Total births since 1880
2022
Peak year
Discovery
Keep exploring
Use these paths to keep browsing instead of backing out into a blank search.
Rising now
Browse trending names
See names climbing fastest right now.
Always popular
Explore timeless classics
Find names that have stayed strong for decades.
For this gender
See all-time favorites
Jump into the broadest popularity list.
Stories
Read famous-name profiles
Follow cultural stories that shaped naming trends.
Guides
Browse recent articles
Move from inspiration into editorial advice.