Luna

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Moon

Background: The name Luna originates from the Latin word for 'moon,' which is also used in Italian to signify the same celestial body. This term highlights the connection to the lunar phase, often associated with night and illumination.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#433
Total births
81,677
Most popular decade
2020s (120,237 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+129 ranks)
Years in Top 100
9
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.1% male 99.9% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1915
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,825
Peak year
2022
Peak year births
15
Peak rank
#5,867
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#8,947

Female

First year
1880
First year births
15
First year rank
#435
Peak year
2022
Peak year births
8,967
Peak rank
#10
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
7,135
Recent rank
#13

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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