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Girl name · Latin

Luna

Luna is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "The moon". It has a fresh, current feel next to more traditional names, and we file it here as a modern, a nature and an internationally-recognised name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.

At a glance

Meaning
The moon
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Style
modern, nature, international

Names similar to Luna

Sharing at least one style with Luna — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

Sibling name pairings

Names that share Luna's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

Questions about the name Luna

What does the name Luna mean?

Luna is of Latin origin and means "The moon".

Is Luna a popular baby name in the UK?

Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Luna" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.

What names are similar to Luna?

Names with a similar style to Luna include Isla, Freya, Willow, Poppy.

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.

Reviewed July 2026.