Moonlight
Pronunciation: [ m-OONL-eyet ]
Moonlight is a girl baby name. Ranked #40,109 in the US, popular nicknames include Moo, Moy, and Mooie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Moonlight first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Moonlight in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Moonlight is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,109 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,109
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Moonlight
Moonlight is a girl name .
Moonlight is currently ranked #40,109 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Moonlight include Moo, Moy, Mooie, and Moonie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Moonlight include Moon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis