Luna is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #48 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Latin — Moon
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UK Rank 2024
#48
US Rank #13
About the Name Luna
Luna is holding steady in the rankings at #48. It reached its peak of #34 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
The name carries Latin roots, where it means "Moon". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Luna is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #13, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Luna
Unlikely. With around 908 UK babies named Luna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Luna in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Luna has held a stable position around #48 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #34 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Luna has Latin origins and means "Moon". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Luna include: Lucinta Luna — Ayluna Putri, better known by her stage name Lucinta Luna, is an Indonesian actor, model, singer, and comedian.; Jenny Luna — Maria Clotilde Troili, known professionally as Jenny Luna, is an Italian singer who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s.; Anna Paulina Luna — Anna Paulina Luna is an American politician and Air Force veteran serving as the U..
Yes — Luna is very popular in the United States, ranked #13 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
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UK babies named Luna (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.5
In a school of 600
↓ 12 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Luna
Likely around 1 other Luna in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Anna Paulina Luna is an American politician and Air Force veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district since 2023.