Luma
Pronunciation: [ l-OOM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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
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