Luna is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #59 in 2025 with 757 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 1,261 births ranking #35. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 15,040.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 335 girls born was named Luna. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Luna is a luminous celestial name meaning 'moon'. It feels dreamy and modern, yet its root is ancient and straightforward.
Although the word is ancient, Luna's major surge as a first name is quite modern, helped by growing interest in celestial names. Its clean sound and vivid image have made it especially popular.