Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Kunga since 2003
Babies named Kunga per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kunga's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13 | 49 |
| 2020s | 8 | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Kunga first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, making it a relatively recent addition to American naming patterns. It reached its peak usage in 2021, but has since been on a downward trajectory. Despite its Tibetan origins, the name has not been widely adopted, with no recorded popularity in any top states. It remains a rare and culturally distinctive choice, reflecting a connection to Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The popularity trend suggests that while it gained some attention, it has not maintained a steady following.
Kunga is a Tibetan name of uncertain exact derivation, though it is often associated with meanings such as 'precious gem' or 'one born after a difficult pregnancy.' It is used in Tibetan Buddhist communities and has gained some usage in the United States and other English-speaking countries since the early 2000s.
“Kunga” around the world
Where Kunga lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Kunga
Names that share Kunga's style, for a brother or sister.
