Luna is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #27 in 2025 with 6,076 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 8,967 births ranking #10. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 8,705.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 265 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.