Girl Name · Latin Origin
Luna
Luna is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Moon". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Luna often also consider Lona.
Luna meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Luna to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Luna as L·U·N·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Luna is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Luna variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lunaa, Lunae, Lunay, Lun.
- Nicknames: Luna works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Luna with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Luna middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lona, Luana, Luanna, Leona, Lena — full picks on the sibling names for Luna guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Luna? Browse our names like Luna guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Luna
What does the name Luna mean?
Luna means "Moon" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Luna?
Luna originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Luna?
Luna has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Luna a boy's or girl's name?
Luna is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Luna in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Luna sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Luna?
Names that share Luna's sound and style include Lona, Luana, Luanna, Leona, Lena.
What middle names pair well with Luna?
Good middle-name fits for Luna pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Luna is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Luna is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Luna?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Luna share its rhythm without rhyming — Lona, Luana, Luanna all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.