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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Luminara — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lumina|Lumine
LiteraryGirl→ Stable

Luminara

loo-mih-NAR-uh · 4 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13041 in 2022

Peak: #13041 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13041 in 2022

Peak: #13041 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #13041 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Luminara scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelestialModernLiteraryGirl4-syllableInvented NameLatin RootFantasy-inspiredLuminousRareRising Trend
Character
radiant wisdominner lightgraceful strengthcelestial kindness
STRONG
High confidence

Luminara is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Luminara at a Glance
Meaning:A celestial-inspired name blending 'luminous' with the suffix '-ara'. Created for fantasy and modern aesthetics, suggesting brightness and radiance.
Language root:Modern invention · Latin lūmināre (to light)
Peak rank:#13041 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LunaraSamara◈TamaraArabellaAura◈
Similar Style
AuroraCelestiaLyraNova◈AstriaElowen
Works well with
AureliaIrisLunaStellaSiennaNova◈Atlas◈Orion◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Luminara · Overview
Summary

Luminara is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Celestial · Modern · Whimsical character
Luminara carries a ethereal, soft, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
luminara.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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