Bunia
girl nameBunia entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #3053 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#3053
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4594 |
| 1920s | #4199 |
| 1930s | #4204 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bunia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bunia alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bunia in 2025?
- Bunia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bunia most popular?
- Bunia peaked in 1927, reaching #3053 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bunia with classmates?
- Bunia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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