girl's name
Sunita
soo-NEE-tuh (Hindi)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 757
Sunita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in 1983, when 28 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1963.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sunita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 187 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Sunita?
In 2023, Sunita was given to 5 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.
Where Sunita Is Used
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 Sunita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sunita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sunita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sunita
- Hindi soo-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Sunita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sunita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sunita
How popular is the name Sunita?
In 2023, Sunita was given to 5 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 Sunita a girl's or a boy's name?
Sunita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sunita?
Sunita has 3 syllables.
When was Sunita most popular?
Sunita peaked in 1983, when 28 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.