Luna

Updated: October 17, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Luna is a Spanish and Italian baby girl’s name meaning “the moon.” The name has been gaining popularity since 2003, ranking #14 in 2020. Luna has been the name of empresses and even the Roman goddess of the moon.

Meaning and Origin of the name Luna:

Luna is a cute girl's name of Latic origin meaning “the moon.”

Lūna is the personification of the moon in Roman mythology. Luna has been used as a surname in the forms of “de Luna” or “Deluna.”

Symbolism of the name Luna:

The moon has always been a significant symbol of feminine power and the cycles of life. The Moon tarot card symbolizes intuition and emotion.

Nicknames for the name Luna:

Luna is a very sweet-sounding girl's name that has several adorable nicknames. We gathered these nicknames in the list below to help you find the perfect one for your little girl.

Lou
Lu
Lulu
Moonie
Una

Style of the name Luna:

Traditional

Gender of the name Luna:

Luna is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Luna:

LOO-nə

Number of syllables in the name Luna:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Luna:

Luna evokes feelings of empathy and kindness.

Alternative spellings for the name Luna:

Loona
Louna

Popularity of the name Luna:

According to the Social Security Administration, Luna was popular in the 1910’s but disappeared until 2003. Luna was the #14 baby girl’s name in 2020.