Rising since 2017, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Suni since 1956
Babies named Suni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Suni is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1956, but remained relatively rare for decades. Its recent rise in popularity began around 2017, and by 2025 it reached its highest rank at 5554, with approximately 1 in 73,058 newborns receiving the name. The name's origins are unclear; it may have emerged as a nickname for Sunita or Sunshine, or as a variant of the Arabic-derived Sunni. Its modern feel and simplicity have contributed to its growing appeal, though it has not yet been recorded in any top states. Suni remains an uncommon choice, but its upward trajectory suggests increasing familiarity.
Suni is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1956. It may have arisen as a diminutive of names like Sunita (from Sanskrit 'good, virtuous') or Sunshine, or as a variant of Sunni (from Arabic 'tradition'). Its usage remains uncommon but has been rising since 2017.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Suni
Names that share Suni's style, for a brother or sister.
