Louna

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOO-nuh /ˈluː.nə/High

Meaning: A French form standing beside Luna, from Latin luna, 'moon' - also the name of the Roman moon goddess. In France Louna is a well-used modern girls' name, and the spelling reflects French orthography for the oo sound.Low

In 30 seconds: A French moon name: Louna stands with Luna, Latin for 'moon' (said 'LOO-nuh').

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Origin LowFrench, Latin

MeaningA French form standing beside Luna, from Latin luna, 'moon' - also the name of the Roman moon goddess. In France Louna is a well-used modern girls' name, and the spelling reflects French orthography for the oo sound.

U.S. rank (2024)#16654 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Louna is a French spelling in the Luna family. Luna is the Latin word for the moon and the name of the Roman goddess who personified it; the name spread widely across Europe and the Americas in recent decades. In France, Louna became a popular girls' name in its own right, with the ou spelling representing the same sound as the Italian and Spanish Luna. We note both the Latin root and the French route honestly (said 'LOO-nuh').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, soft, and celestial.

Did you know? The ou in Louna is simply how French writes the oo sound - the name itself belongs to Luna, the Latin word for the moon and the Roman goddess who drove it across the sky.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Louna — French Louna beside Luna; Latin luna 'moon'; Roman goddess

Variations

LunaLounahLouane

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Louna mean?

Louna is a French form in the Luna family, from Latin luna ('moon'), the name of the Roman moon goddess.

How do you pronounce Louna?

It's said LOO-nuh /ˈluː.nə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Louna a boy or girl name?

Louna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Louna?

Louna is extremely rare in the U.S.