Luma
Pronunciation: [ l-OOM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Luma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 211 babies have been named Luma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Luma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,240 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,240
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Latin origin
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Old English interpretation origin
"elf wisdom"
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Greek selene origin
"moon (alternative etymology)"
#70,281 in US
Latin/Germanic origin
"free woman"
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis