Luna Girl

Popularity: #26 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOO-nah /ˈluː.nə/

Origin: Latin; Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Latin: moon; Italian: light; Spanish: moon

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Luna originates from the Latin word "lūna," which means "moon." This term is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *mēnō, which also relates to the concept of measurement and time, as the moon has historically been used to track time through its phases. The name entered the English language through the influence of Latin during the Roman Empire, where Luna was personified as the goddess of the moon in Roman mythology, paralleling the Greek goddess Selene.

The transition into English occurred as Latin texts were translated and incorporated into vernacular usage, particularly during the Middle Ages when classical texts were rediscovered and studied in Europe. Historically, the name Luna has been associated with various cultural and religious contexts.

In Roman mythology, Luna was not only a celestial figure but also a symbol of femininity and fertility, reflecting the moon's cycles and its connection to agricultural practices. The name appears in classical literature, with references in works by poets such as Ovid in the 1st century BCE.

Additionally, the name has been borne by saints, notably Saint Luna, a lesser-known figure in early Christian history, which further contributed to its use in Christian contexts. Culturally, Luna has resonated through various traditions and folklore, often symbolizing light in darkness, intuition, and the feminine divine.

The moon's phases have been linked to cycles of life, making the name a powerful symbol in many cultures. In literature and art, Luna has been depicted as a muse and a source of inspiration, reinforcing its enduring appeal.

The diminutive form "Lulu" has also been used in some cultures, adding a layer of affection and intimacy to the name. Overall, Luna's historical and cultural significance has allowed it to maintain a presence across various societies and eras.

Famous people named Luna

In this section, you will find notable people named Luna. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Luna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Luna who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Luna Lovegood is a fictional character best known for the Harry Potter series.

Luna Blaise is an actress best known for Fresh Off the Boat, Manifest, and the film A Girl Like Grace.

Luna (musician) is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie pop genre and albums like Bewitched and A Sentimental Education.

Fictional characters named Luna

The following list of fictional characters named Luna is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Luna Lovegood is a fictional character from the book and film series Harry Potter. She is a quirky and open-minded student at Hogwarts who becomes a close friend of Harry Potter and his friends.

Luna is a fictional character from the animated series Sailor Moon. They are a member of the Sailor Guardians, known for their dreamy personality and strong sense of justice.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Luna, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LilaLeoLaraLiamLenaLuca

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Luna. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LanaLyraLilaLinaLiviaLaraLenaLunae

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Luna was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Luna has ranked as high as #24 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Luna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Luna is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Luna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Luna.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6,085 9 6,076
2024 7,173 9 7,164
2023 7,862 9 7,853
2022 8,992 15 8,977
2021 8,252 11 8,241
2020 7,861 11 7,850
2019 7,809 9 7,800
2018 6,942 5 6,937
2017 5,364 8 5,356
2016 3,694 6 3,688
2015 2,814 5 2,809
2014 2,346 5 2,341
2013 1,747 0 1,747
2012 1,414 0 1,414
2011 1,145 0 1,145
2010 949 7 942
2009 1,015 0 1,015
2008 808 0 808
2007 713 0 713
2006 592 0 592
2005 477 0 477
2004 369 0 369
2003 272 0 272
2002 178 0 178
2001 169 0 169
2000 144 0 144
1999 109 0 109
1998 103 0 103
1997 91 0 91
1996 69 0 69
1995 50 0 50
1994 47 0 47
1993 23 0 23
1992 22 0 22
1991 23 0 23
1990 15 0 15
1989 20 0 20
1988 16 0 16
1987 5 0 5
1986 13 0 13
1985 8 0 8
1984 11 0 11
1983 9 0 9
1982 12 0 12
1981 11 0 11
1980 10 0 10
1979 8 0 8
1978 7 0 7
1977 8 0 8
1976 8 0 8
1975 9 0 9
1974 5 0 5
1972 11 0 11
1970 11 0 11
1969 12 0 12
1964 5 0 5
1962 6 0 6
1960 6 0 6
1958 5 0 5
1957 8 0 8
1956 5 0 5
1954 7 0 7
1952 5 0 5
1951 8 0 8
1950 6 0 6
1949 8 0 8
1948 9 0 9
1946 6 0 6
1945 8 0 8
1944 12 0 12
1943 10 0 10
1942 17 0 17
1941 13 0 13
1940 8 0 8
1939 12 0 12
1938 12 0 12
1937 16 0 16
1936 12 0 12
1935 19 0 19
1934 15 0 15
1933 19 0 19
1932 29 0 29
1931 18 0 18
1930 21 0 21
1929 34 0 34
1928 28 0 28
1927 38 0 38
1926 22 0 22
1925 44 0 44
1924 34 0 34
1923 56 0 56
1922 50 0 50
1921 61 0 61
1920 47 0 47
1919 53 5 48
1918 45 0 45
1917 49 0 49
1916 58 0 58
1915 44 5 39
1914 44 0 44
1913 34 0 34
1912 31 0 31
1911 23 0 23
1910 38 0 38
1909 27 0 27
1908 39 0 39
1907 33 0 33
1906 26 0 26
1905 30 0 30
1904 30 0 30
1903 28 0 28
1902 32 0 32
1901 23 0 23
1900 30 0 30
1899 30 0 30
1898 32 0 32
1897 36 0 36
1896 27 0 27
1895 23 0 23
1894 30 0 30
1893 27 0 27
1892 25 0 25
1891 24 0 24
1890 24 0 24
1889 19 0 19
1888 24 0 24
1887 22 0 22
1886 20 0 20
1885 15 0 15
1884 18 0 18
1883 17 0 17
1881 18 0 18
1880 15 0 15

Top States for Luna (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 1,158
16%
TX 922
13%
FL 554
8%
NY 416
6%
NJ 228
3%
IL 225
3%
NC 216
3%
GA 214
3%
AZ 207
3%
PA 202
3%
OH 185
3%
VA 160
2%
WA 153
2%
MA 150
2%
MI 140
2%
TN 135
2%
MD 133
2%
CO 133
2%
IN 116
2%
WI 98
1%
OR 93
1%
MN 87
1%
SC 86
1%
CT 82
1%
NV 82
1%
UT 81
1%
OK 77
1%
AL 75
1%
MO 72
1%
AR 64
1%
KS 60
1%
IA 60
1%
KY 58
1%
LA 57
1%
NM 41
1%
NE 39
1%
MS 34
0%
ID 32
0%
DE 31
0%
WV 29
0%
RI 22
0%
HI 20
0%
NH 16
0%
DC 15
0%
ME 15
0%
ND 13
0%
AK 12
0%
SD 11
0%
WY 10
0%
VT 10
0%
MT 6
0%