gender neutral
Luna
moon, divine
About Luna
Luna captures celestial magic in just four letters, bringing the moon's ethereal beauty down to earth. This name has skyrocketed in popularity for excellent reasons: it's simple, beautiful, and loaded with positive associations. Luna suggests mystery, creativity, and natural illumination—someone who lights up rooms and inspires others. The name works across countless languages and cultures, offering universal recognition while maintaining special character. Luna carries both whimsical and serious qualities, making it suitable for any personality type or professional path. The literary and mythological connections enrich the name without overwhelming it, providing depth for those who seek it. Luna's recent popularity reflects growing appreciation for names that balance simplicity with meaning, accessibility with distinction. The name flows beautifully in combination with both traditional and modern middle names, offering parents flexibility in creating the perfect full name. Luna suggests someone who isn't afraid to shine, who embraces their unique light while understanding they're part of something larger. For parents wanting a name that feels both grounded and magical, current yet timeless, Luna delivers on every level without complexity or pretension.
Popularity of the Name Luna
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #444 | ||||
| 1881 | #403 | ||||
| 1883 | #474 | ||||
| 1884 | #492 | ||||
| 1885 | #567 | ||||
| 1886 | #502 | ||||
| 1887 | #483 | ||||
| 1888 | #520 | ||||
| 1889 | #593 | ||||
| 1890 | #545 | ||||
| 1891 | #531 | ||||
| 1892 | #559 | ||||
| 1893 | #543 | ||||
| 1894 | #530 | ||||
| 1895 | #653 | ||||
| 1896 | #603 | ||||
| 1897 | #483 | ||||
| 1898 | #577 | ||||
| 1899 | #559 | ||||
| 1900 | #651 | ||||
| 1901 | #674 | ||||
| 1902 | #588 | ||||
| 1903 | #637 | ||||
| 1904 | #637 | ||||
| 1905 | #648 | ||||
| 1906 | #725 | ||||
| 1907 | #662 | ||||
| 1908 | #607 | ||||
| 1909 | #784 | ||||
| 1910 | #696 | ||||
| 1911 | #915 | ||||
| 1912 | #914 | ||||
| 1913 | #920 | ||||
| 1914 | #884 | ||||
| 1916 | #888 | ||||
| 1921 | #950 | ||||
| 2003 | #887 | #766 | |||
| 2004 | #724 | #964 | |||
| 2005 | #594 | #673 | |||
| 2006 | #514 | #644 | #704 | #705 | |
| 2007 | #452 | #703 | #529 | #552 | |
| 2008 | #397 | #628 | #546 | ||
| 2009 | #324 | #601 | #692 | #556 | |
| 2010 | #342 | #541 | #846 | #410 | |
| 2011 | #279 | #386 | #491 | #342 | |
| 2012 | #225 | #345 | #381 | #307 | |
| 2013 | #183 | #235 | #622 | #269 | |
| 2014 | #142 | #155 | #259 | #445 | #230 |
| 2015 | #112 | #133 | #309 | #356 | #200 |
| 2016 | #77 | #80 | #176 | #296 | #119 |
| 2017 | #37 | #54 | #72 | #160 | #80 |
| 2018 | #23 | #47 | #62 | #132 | #65 |
| 2019 | #16 | #40 | #50 | #107 | #54 |
| 2020 | #14 | #39 | #42 | #89 | #45 |
| 2021 | #11 | #36 | #31 | #92 | #34 |
| 2022 | #10 | #38 | #35 | #90 | #29 |
| 2023 | #10 | #41 | #33 | #105 | #33 |
| 2024 | #13 | #51 | #50 | #91 | #37 |
| 2025 | #27 | #60 | #50 | #81 | #51 |
| 2001 | #934 | ||||
| 2002 | #960 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Luna
Names Similar to Luna
Nicknames for Luna
- Lu
- Lulu
- Nana
- Lunnie
Famous People Named Luna
| Luna Lovegood | British activist and journalist |
| Luna Vachon | Canadian-American professional wrestler |
| Luna Alcalay | Italian Holocaust survivor and author |
| Luna Bijl | Dutch model |
| Luna Lauren Velez | American actress |
| Luna Stephens | Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's daughter - Celebrity child |
| Luna Shaw | British fashion designer |
| Luna Eikar | Israeli painter |
| Luna Barrios | Mexican pianist and composer |
| Luna Miguel | Spanish poet and writer |
| Luna H. Mitani | Japanese physicist |
| Luna Paiano | Italian actress |
| Luna Shrestha | Nepali footballer |
| Luna Mijovic | Serbian actress |
| Luna Maya | Indonesian actress and singer |
| Luna Leopold | American geologist |
| Luna Ki | South Korean singer |
| Luna Monti | Argentine musician and composer |
| Luna Nera | Italian singer |
Characters Named Luna
| Luna Lovegood | Character from the Harry Potter series |
| Luna Loud | Character from The Loud House |
| Luna Maximoff | Marvel Comics character - Scarlet Witch's daughter |
| Luna Freya Nox Fleuret | Character from Final Fantasy XV |
| Luna Garza | Character from True Blood |
| Luna Platz | Character from Mega Man Star Force |
| Luna Valkyrie | Character from Destiny 2 |
| Luna Moonfang | Character from Dota 2 |
| Luna Koizumi | Character from "The Day I Became a God" anime |