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Lunaria

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How to Pronounce Lunaria

Pronounced loo-NAIR-ee-ah /luˈnɛr.i.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin lunaria, 'of the moon' (from luna, 'the moon') — also the botanical name of the honesty plant, whose seed-pods shine like moonsLow

In 30 seconds: Of the moon; the honesty plant: Lunaria is Latin 'of the moon'. Lyrical, celestial, and warm (said 'loo-NAIR-ee-ah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom Latin lunaria, 'of the moon' (from luna, 'the moon') — also the botanical name of the honesty plant, whose seed-pods shine like moons
U.S. rank (2024)#6798 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

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

Lunaria comes from Latin lunaria, 'of the moon' (from luna, 'the moon') — also the botanical name of the honesty plant, whose translucent seed-pods shine like small moons. A lyrical, celestial word/botanical name (said 'loo-NAIR-ee-ah'; nickname Luna).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-the-moon at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Lunaria means 'of the moon' in Latin (from luna, 'the moon') — also the botanical name of the honesty plant, whose seed-pods shine like little moons — a lyrical, celestial name (said 'loo-NAIR-ee-ah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Lunaria — Latin/botanical

Variations

LunaLunara

Nicknames

Luna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lunaria mean?

Lunaria is Latin for 'of the moon' (and the botanical name of the honesty plant).

How do you pronounce Lunaria?

It's said loo-NAIR-ee-ah /luˈnɛr.i.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lunaria a boy or girl name?

Lunaria is a girl's name.

How popular is Lunaria?

Lunaria is a very rare name in the U.S.

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