Star and moon
A compound name combining the Latin words 'stella' (star) and 'luna' (moon). It gained recognition primarily through Janell Cannon's beloved 1993 children's book about a fruit bat. The name evokes a celestial, nocturnal beauty and is often chosen for its whimsical and poetic sound.
Less common today
Stellaluna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,550 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A young fruit bat who is separated from her mother · Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
