boy's name
Sunao
soo-NAH-oh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 39
Sunao is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1926 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Sunao is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sunao Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 28 |
How Popular Is Sunao?
In 1926, Sunao was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sunao
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sunao Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sunao over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sunao
- Japanese soo-NAH-oh
Sibling Names for Sunao
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sunao — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sunao
How popular is the name Sunao?
In 1926, Sunao was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sunao a girl's or a boy's name?
Sunao is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sunao?
Sunao has 3 syllables.
When was Sunao most popular?
Sunao peaked in 1923, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.