Luna

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-nah /ˈlu.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin luna, 'the moon' (also the Roman goddess of the moon); much more often a girls' name; here for a boy; we note the crossoverLow

In 30 seconds: The moon: Luna is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'LOO-nah'). More often a girls' name — here a boy.

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MeaningFrom the Latin luna, 'the moon' (also the Roman goddess of the moon); much more often a girls' name; here for a boy; we note the crossover

U.S. rank (2025)#8660 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 118

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

Luna comes from the Latin luna, 'the moon' (also the Roman goddess of the moon; we note the crossover). Much more often a girls' name, it is recorded here for a boy — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'LOO-nah').

In the U.S. Luna is overwhelmingly a girls' name; this boys' use is unusual (it appears in some Hispanic families as a surname-name). Rare for a boy, and lyrical.

Did you know? Luna is Latin for 'the moon' (the Roman goddess of the moon) — much more often a girls' name; here for a boy, which we note (said 'LOO-nah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Luna — Latin; chiefly female

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luna mean?

Luna is Latin for 'the moon' (the Roman goddess of the moon). It is much more often a girls' name; here it is recorded for a boy.

How do you pronounce Luna?

It's said LOO-nah /ˈlu.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Luna a boy or girl name?

Luna is overwhelmingly a girls' name; this page covers its rare use as a boy's name.

How popular is Luna?

Luna is hugely popular for girls and very rare for boys.