Declining since 2016, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Sundus since 1991
Babies named Sundus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 272 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Sundus is a rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1991. Its peak popularity came in 2017, but usage has been declining since 2016. The name derives from an Arabic word for fine silk, mentioned in the Quran as a fabric of Paradise. Though uncommon nationally, it carries strong cultural and religious resonance within Muslim communities. The name has never appeared among the top baby names in any state, but its spiritual meaning and lyrical sound continue to appeal to families seeking a distinctive name with deep roots.
Sundus (سندس) is an Arabic word referring to a fine silk brocade. In the Quran, it appears as a description of the garments worn by the righteous in Paradise (e.g., Surah Al-Insan, verse 21). Though rooted in classical Arabic, the name has been used as a given name primarily in Muslim-majority regions, especially in South Asia and the Middle East, where noble or precious-substance names are favored for girls.
“Sundus” around the world
Where Sundus lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Suno, Dus
Sibling names for Sundus
Names that share Sundus's style, for a brother or sister.
