Girl · #12,237 in 2026

Luminara

This incomplete list contains only the major characters and storylines featured in the three films of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

Current Rank
#12,237
Peak Rank
#12,237 (2022)
Total Babies
18
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2017
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#12237
Peak Rank
18
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Luminara

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

This incomplete list contains only the major characters and storylines featured in the three films of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history
The Star Wars prequel trilogy, colloquially referred to as "the prequels", is a series of epic space-opera films written and directed by George Lucas . It was produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. and distributed by 20th Century Fox . The trilogy was released from 1999 to 2005 and is set before the original Star Wars trilogy (1977–83), chronologically making it the first act of the Skywalker saga . The prequel trilogy received mixed reviews, generally improving in critical reception with each installment. Common criticisms surrounded the over-reliance on computer-generated imagery and green screens , mel

The Story of Luminara

Luminara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2017, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 7 Luminaras were born — ranking #12,237 that year. As of 2026, Luminara ranks #12,237 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Luminaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Luminara

Phonetically similar names — useful when Luminara is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Luminary
  • Luminaire
  • Luminaria
  • Luminaires
  • Leonora
  • Luminaries
  • Illuminary
  • Limonata
  • Lumina
  • Leanora
  • Luminous
  • Luminate

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Luminara

What does the name Luminara mean?
This incomplete list contains only the major characters and storylines featured in the three films of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
How popular is Luminara in 2026?
In 2026, Luminara ranks #12,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Luminara most popular?
Luminara reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #12,237 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Luminara a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Luminara is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Luminara?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Luminara include Hardy, Salana, Starlight. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Luminara

Luminara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Luminara's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #12,237. Use the chart and map above to compare Luminara's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.