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Lunarae

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Pronounced LOO-nuh-ray /ˈluː.nə.reɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage built on Luna (Latin, 'the moon,' the Roman moon goddess) with a -rae ending (from Rae, 'ewe' or a short form of Rachel). A celestial blend; the -rae is decorative.Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial coinage: Lunarae builds on Luna ('moon') with a -rae ending (said 'LOO-nuh-ray'). Dreamy and modern.

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Origin LowAmerican, Latin

MeaningA modern coinage built on Luna (Latin, 'the moon,' the Roman moon goddess) with a -rae ending (from Rae, 'ewe' or a short form of Rachel). A celestial blend; the -rae is decorative.

U.S. rank (2024)#16672 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 114

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

Lunarae builds on Luna (Latin, 'the moon,' the Roman moon goddess) with a -rae ending. It is a contemporary celestial coinage, its route a simple blend — rare and recent in the U.S. (said 'LOO-nuh-ray').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, celestial, and dreamy.

Did you know? Lunarae is a modern coinage — Luna ('the moon') finished with -rae — so it reads celestial and dreamy, a made name whose route is a plain blend, which we state (said 'LOO-nuh-ray').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Lunarae — Luna + -rae; celestial coinage

Variations

LunarayLunaraLunarey

Nicknames

LunaRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lunarae mean?

Lunarae is a coinage built on Luna ('the moon') with a -rae ending — a celestial blend.

How do you pronounce Lunarae?

It's said LOO-nuh-ray /ˈluː.nə.reɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lunarae a boy or girl name?

Lunarae is a girl's name.

How popular is Lunarae?

Lunarae is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.