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Lumina

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Pronounced loo-MEE-nah /luˈmi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin lumina, 'lights; brightness, radiance' (plural of lumen, 'light')Medium

In 30 seconds: Radiant and luminous: Lumina is Latin for 'lights, brightness'. Glowing, lyrical, and bright — a name of pure radiance.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningFrom Latin lumina, 'lights; brightness, radiance' (plural of lumen, 'light')

U.S. rank (2025)#4506 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 250

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

Lumina comes from Latin lumina, 'lights; brightness, radiance' (plural of lumen, 'light'). A glowing, lyrical word-name, it shimmers with pure radiance.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, brightness at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Lumina means 'lights, brightness, radiance' in Latin (from lumen, 'light') — a glowing, lyrical word-name suggesting illumination.

Overall data confidence 72%

Latin references — lumina — etymology

Variations

LuminitaLumi

Nicknames

Lumi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lumina mean?

Lumina is Latin for 'lights; brightness, radiance'.

How do you pronounce Lumina?

It's said loo-MEE-nah /luˈmi.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lumina a boy or girl name?

Lumina is a girl's name.

How popular is Lumina?

Lumina is a rare name in the U.S.