Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Luna
GirlLatin, Spanish· “moon”
- Meaning
- moon
- Origin
- Latin, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- LOO-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #27
- US babies 2025
- 6,076
- Best rank
- #10 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Luna
Luna is a Latin and Spanish name that means “moon”.
Luna is the Latin word for moon, and it remains the everyday word in Spanish and Italian. In Roman religion, Luna was the goddess of the moon, often paired with Sol, the sun. As a given name it was uncommon in English for a long time but has become widely popular, carried by its dreamy meaning and simple sound. Fans of the Harry Potter books may also think of the character Luna Lovegood. The name works well across languages and is easy to spell and say. Lulu is a playful nickname.
Popularity over time
Luna has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 59 different years. Its best national rank was #10 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 8,977 babies. In 2025, 6,076 babies were named Luna, and it ranked #27 nationally. That is 116% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,095 in 1920, #5,059 in 1950, #6,578 in 1980, #1,324 in 2000, #342 in 2010, and #27 in 2025. Of the 87,715 US girls named Luna since records began, 53% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 34,179 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Nova, Willow, Amelia, Emilia, and Leilani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Luna ranked highest in Hawaii, Nevada, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #3 | 36 |
| Nevada | #9 | 90 |
| Arizona | #12 | 197 |
| California | #13 | 998 |
| Florida | #13 | 486 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Luna is usually pronounced LOO-nuh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with L and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Luna
A few middle names that flow with Luna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Luna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luna mean?
Luna is a Latin and Spanish name that means “moon”.
What is the origin of the name Luna?
Luna has Latin and Spanish roots. Luna is the Latin word for moon, and it remains the everyday word in Spanish and Italian.
Is Luna a popular name?
Yes. Luna ranked #27 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Luna a boy or girl name?
Luna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Luna?
Luna is usually pronounced LOO-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings