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Laguna
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Pronounced luh-GOO-nuh /ləˈɡuː.nə/Medium
Meaning: From the Spanish laguna ('lagoon; a small coastal lake or pool'), also a place-name (as in Laguna Beach). A watery nature-name pick.Medium
In 30 seconds: A watery nature name: Laguna means 'lagoon' in Spanish (said 'luh-GOO-nuh'). Breezy and place-name pretty.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningFrom the Spanish laguna ('lagoon; a small coastal lake or pool'), also a place-name (as in Laguna Beach). A watery nature-name pick.
U.S. rank (2025)#12601 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 16
History & Origin
Laguna comes from the Spanish laguna ('lagoon; a small coastal lake'), also known as a place-name. As a girl's name it reads as a breezy nature/place pick — rare and evocative (said 'luh-GOO-nuh').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, watery, and sunny.
Did you know? Laguna is Spanish for 'lagoon' — a calm coastal pool — and doubles as a place-name (Laguna Beach), giving it a sunny, seaside feel (said 'luh-GOO-nuh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Laguna — Spanish 'lagoon'; place-name
Variations
LagoonaLagunahLaguana
Nicknames
LagiLuna
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Laguna mean?
Laguna is Spanish for 'lagoon' — a small coastal lake or pool — and is also a place-name.
How do you pronounce Laguna?
It's said luh-GOO-nuh /ləˈɡuː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Laguna a boy or girl name?
Laguna is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Laguna?
Laguna is a rare name in the U.S.