Luna
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Moon — celestial beauty, mystery, and gentle light
Origin: Latin — luna, the Roman goddess of the moon
Popularity: Ranked #27 in 2025 with 6,076 babies born.
History: Luna is the Roman goddess of the moon, depicted driving a silver chariot across the night sky. The name has ancient roots but was rarely used as a given name in English-speaking countries until recently. It began climbing in the 2010s with extraordinary speed, fueled partly by Harry Potter's beloved character Luna Lovegood, whose quirky wisdom made the name feel magical. Luna entered the U.S. top 10 in 2019 and has continued rising — celestial names are having a major moment, and Luna leads the pack.
Famous people named Luna: Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter character), Chrissy Teigen's daughter Luna
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Luna? About 1 in 547 babies born in 2025 were named Luna, or roughly 16.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Luna
What does the name Luna mean?
Luna means “Moon — celestial beauty, mystery, and gentle light” from Latin — luna, the Roman goddess of the moon roots.
What is the origin of the name Luna?
Luna has Latin — luna, the Roman goddess of the moon origin. The traditional meaning is “Moon — celestial beauty, mystery, and gentle light”.
How popular is Luna?
Luna ranked #27 in 2025 — given to 6,076 babies that year.
When was Luna most popular?
Luna peaked in 2022 with 8,967 babies registered that year.
Is Luna a boy or girl name?
Luna is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lunas in registered births are female.
Is the name Luna rising or falling in popularity?
Luna has fallen 13 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #14 in 2020 to #27 in 2025.
How long has Luna been recorded?
Luna appears in birth records across 133 years — from 1880 through 2025.