Rising since 1990, #3,167 for girls today.
Popularity of Juna since 1917
Babies named Juna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 307 |
| 2020s | 264 |
Meaning & origin
Juna is a name of uncertain but likely Latin origin, possibly related to Junia or Juno, the Roman goddess. It has been in sporadic use in the United States since at least 1917, but remained rare until the 2020s, when it started rising in popularity. In 2025 it ranked #3,167 with a frequency of 1 in 32,145 births, marking a peak year. Its trajectory has been rising steadily since 1990, and it is most common in California. The name's soft sound and resemblance to popular names like Luna and Juniper may contribute to its modern appeal.
The name Juna may derive from Latin Junia, a feminine form of Junius, or from Juno, the Roman goddess. It could also be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by names like Luna or Juniper. Its use in the United States has been recorded since 1917, but it has never been common; it saw a resurgence in the 2020s, particularly in California.
Where Juna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Juna” around the world
Where Juna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Juna
Names that share Juna's style, for a brother or sister.
