Sunni

Sunni is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 123 girls in the United States.

Sunni at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sunni

Sunni belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sunni first appears in Social Security records in 1949. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1496 in 1976, and in 2024 123 babies received the name — 2,466 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sunni in US records

First recorded (US)
1949
Best US rank
#1496 in 1976
Peak year
2024
Babies named Sunni in 2024
123
Total since 1880
2,466

Sunni in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#3142 in 1998
Babies named Sunni in 2024
5
Total since 1996
22

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sunni mean?

The meaning of Sunni is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sunni a boy or girl name?

Sunni is a girl name. In 2024, 123 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sunni?

Sunni comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sunni?

Sunni first appears in US records in 1949. Its best-ever ranking was #1496 in 1976, and 123 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].