Lumina
Meaninglight · Latin
- US rank
- #4,460
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,047 in 1885
31 babies were named Lumina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,463 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lumina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lumina, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lumina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLumina first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1885, when it ranked #1,047. Today it's #4,460, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLumina has climbed 2,463 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,460. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Lumina means “light”. Our records link it to Latin and Slavic roots.
About the name Lumina
Lumina is a girl name of Latin and Slavic origin meaning “light”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Lumina for girls from 1885 to 2025, in 17 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #1,047 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,460, with 31 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 7.5 | 132,979 girls |
| 1910s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 girls |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 211,864 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,593 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Lumina
What does the name Lumina mean?
Lumina means “light” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Lumina?
Lumina has Latin, Slavic roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Lumina a boy or girl name?
Lumina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lumina?
Lumina ranked #4,460 for US girls in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#1,047).