Sunni
s(un)-ni
US Popularity:3466
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Scandinavian
Meaning:Sun gift
Sunni is a girl’s name that reminds us of that glorious shining star in the air. Scandinavian and Old English in origin, it means “sun gift,” which most likely doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone. A nickname for Sunniva, Sunni shares its roots with the ancient Sunngifu, once carried by a patron saint of Norway. If you’re looking for a summery name that differs from more common picks such as Danni and Tammi, Sunni is the way to go!
Sunni Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Sunni is currently #3466 in U.S. births
Girl:Sunni is currently #1973 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1973
in 2023
+ 57
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Sunni, April 2016
Behind the Name, Sunniva, December 2014
New Advent, Ancient See of Bergen in Norway
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