Rising since 2010, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Aluna since 2010
Babies named Aluna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 152 |
| 2020s | 201 |
Meaning & origin
Aluna is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 2010, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive names with musical or celestial connotations. It peaked in 2021 and is currently rising in usage, though it remains rare with a 1-in-50,227 occurrence rate in 2025. The name's etymology is uncertain but likely inspired by the word 'luna' and the electronic duo AlunaGeorge. As a contemporary invention, Aluna has no deep historical roots but offers a fresh, feminine sound that fits well with other modern nature-inspired names.
Aluna first appeared in U.S. records in 2010 and is likely a modern coinage, possibly inspired by the word 'luna' (moon in Spanish and Latin) with a fashionable prefix. It may also have been influenced by the British electronic music duo AlunaGeorge, formed in 2011. The name has no established historical or classical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Luna, Alu
Sibling names for Aluna
Names that share Aluna's style, for a brother or sister.
