Sunita
girl nameSunita entered the US charts in 1963, peaked at #2975 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1963–2025
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rank today
#2975
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5250 |
| 1970s | #3846 |
| 1980s | #4323 |
| 1990s | #8475 |
| 2000s | #11846 |
| 2010s | #15775 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Sunita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sunita alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sunita in 2025?
- Sunita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sunita most popular?
- Sunita peaked in 1983, reaching #2975 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sunita with classmates?
- Sunita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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