UK girl's name
Lunafreya
An invented feminine name combining the word "luna" (moon) and "freya" (a Norse goddess).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lunafreya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lunafreya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4535, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2017 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Lunafreya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lunafreya ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 girls were registered as Lunafreya.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lunafreya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4535
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Lunafreya mean?
The name Lunafreya is a relatively modern invention, likely created as a combination of the words "luna" meaning moon, and "freya" which refers to the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots in ancient languages or civilizations.
While the name itself is new, the individual components have a rich history. The word "luna" comes from the Latin word for moon, and has been used in various forms in many languages throughout history. The name "Freya" has its origins in Old Norse mythology, where Freyja was a revered goddess associated with love, sexuality, beauty, and war.
Despite its modern origins, the name Lunafreya has gained some popularity in recent years, likely due to its evocative and ethereal sound. However, there are no recorded instances of this name being used historically, as it seems to be a relatively recent invention.
In the absence of any notable historical figures bearing this name, it is difficult to provide specific examples of individuals who have carried it through the ages. However, the name's components have been incorporated into various names and words throughout history, reflecting the enduring cultural significance of celestial bodies and mythological figures.
While Lunafreya itself may not have a deep historical pedigree, its creation draws upon ancient linguistic and mythological elements that have captivated human imagination for millennia. As a modern name, it represents a synthesis of these timeless concepts, imbuing it with a sense of mystery and enchantment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lunafreya over time
The chart below shows babies named Lunafreya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lunafreya, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lunafreya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lunafreya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4535 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4763 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lunafreya
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lunafreya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lunafreya in the UK right now?
In 2020, Lunafreya was ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Lunafreya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Lunafreya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lunafreya?
An invented feminine name combining the word "luna" (moon) and "freya" (a Norse goddess).
How many people are called Lunafreya in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Lunafreya across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.