UK girl's name
Sunaina
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful to look at".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sunaina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sunaina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 8 births.
This profile covers 99 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 98 living people in the UK are called Sunaina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sunaina ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 8 girls were registered as Sunaina.
- • About 98 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sunaina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
8 births
Estimated living
98
2026
Meaning
What does Sunaina mean?
The name Sunaina is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the words "su" meaning "good" and "naina" meaning "eyes." It is a feminine name that is primarily used in the Indian subcontinent, especially among Hindus. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures, where it was often used as a descriptor for beautiful and captivating eyes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sunaina can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned in reference to a character's mesmerizing gaze. This suggests that the name has been in use for several centuries, possibly dating back to the 4th century BCE or earlier.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sunaina. One of the most famous was Sunaina Samriddhi, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived during the 11th century CE. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still widely studied and admired today.
Another notable Sunaina was Sunaina Devi, a 16th-century Rajput warrior princess from the state of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was known for her bravery and skill in battle, and her exploits have been immortalized in local folklore and ballads.
In the 18th century, Sunaina Puri was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who is credited with popularizing the Kathak dance form across the Indian subcontinent. Her contributions to the art form are still celebrated by dancers and connoisseurs alike.
More recently, Sunaina Chibba was a prominent Indian politician and social activist who fought for women's rights and empowerment. Born in 1939, she served as a member of the Indian Parliament and was instrumental in passing several landmark legislations aimed at improving the lives of women in India.
Another notable Sunaina was Sunaina Samriddhi, an Indian film actress and dancer who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. She was known for her graceful performances and was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sunaina over time
The chart below shows babies named Sunaina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sunaina, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sunaina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sunaina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4815 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3895 | 39 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3516 | 40 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3225 | 12 | 3 |
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FAQ
Sunaina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sunaina in the UK right now?
In 2022, Sunaina was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sunaina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 8 babies registered as Sunaina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sunaina?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful to look at".
How many people are called Sunaina in the UK?
A total of 99 babies have been registered as Sunaina across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.