Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Sunaina since 1991
Babies named Sunaina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sunaina's real moment was 2016.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Sunaina entered U.S. records in 1991 and has remained a moderately used name, peaking in 2016. Its rank of 13,208 in 2025 and incidence of 1 in 267,878 births indicate steady but modest popularity. The name's Sanskrit roots and lyrical meaning have made it a consistent choice among Indian-American families. While not among the top-ranked names, its trajectory has been stable, reflecting enduring cultural preference rather than fleeting trends.
Sunaina derives from Sanskrit सुनयन (sunayana), a compound of सु (su, 'good, beautiful') and नयन (nayana, 'eye'). It is a common given name in India, particularly among Hindu families, and appears as a character in classical Sanskrit literature. The name has been in steady use in India and the diaspora since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sunu, Naina, Suna
Variants: Sunayana
Sibling names for Sunaina
Names that share Sunaina's style, for a brother or sister.
