Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Sundai since 1966
Babies named Sundai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Sundai is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1966, likely a contemporary invention rather than a name with deep historical roots. Its exact origin is unclear; it may be inspired by the word Sunday or the dessert sundae, but no definitive etymology exists. The name has never been widely used, with a rank of 11,932 in 2025 and an occurrence rate of 1 in 229,610 births. Its peak year so far was 2023, though even then usage remains minimal. Sundai is given almost exclusively to girls and has not appeared with enough frequency to register in any top state lists. As a modern coinage, it offers a distinctive and sunny-sounding choice for parents seeking a unique name.
Sundai is a rare name of unclear derivation. It may be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the word 'Sunday' or the dessert 'sundae'. There is no established historical or linguistic origin. Its first recorded use in U.S. Social Security data is 1966, suggesting it emerged as a contemporary invention rather than a traditional name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sunny
Sibling names for Sundai
Names that share Sundai's style, for a brother or sister.
