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At a Glance: Name: Luna – Meaning: moon – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LOO-na
Luna is a Latin name meaning moon, pronounced LOO-na. It fits parents drawn to a bohemian, free-spirited feel, with the kind of outdoorsy, nature-inspired quality that still reads as a classic choice.
Meaning & Origin of Luna
Meaning: Moon.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Luna
Phonetic: LOO-na IPA: /ˈluːnə/
Popularity of Luna
Luna peaked at #10 in 2022, when 8,967 girls were given the name, and by 2024 had settled to #13 with 7,135 babies named Luna that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Luna mean?
Moon. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Luna)
How do you pronounce Luna?
Luna is pronounced LOO-na (IPA: /ˈluːnə/).
Is Luna a popular name right now?
Luna peaked at #10 in 2022 and is ranked #13 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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