UK girl's name
Sunia
A feminine name of South Asian origin meaning "beautiful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sunia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sunia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Sunia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sunia. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sunia ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Sunia.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sunia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sunia mean?
The name Sunia has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. It dates back to around the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "su," meaning good, and "nir," meaning free or without. Thus, Sunia can be interpreted as "one who is free from evil" or "the good one."
In Hindu mythology, Sunia is mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with the protection of children and the promotion of fertility. It is believed that the name was used to invoke blessings and good fortune upon newborn babies.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Sunia can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 4th century BCE. In this epic, Sunia is mentioned as the name of a character, although his role is relatively minor.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sunia. One of the earliest was Sunia Maharaj, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential treatises on Hindu philosophy and spirituality.
In the 12th century, Sunia Devi was a prominent queen of the Chahamana dynasty, which ruled over parts of what is now Rajasthan, India. She is known for her patronage of the arts and her contribution to the construction of several temples and monuments.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Sunia Khan was a distinguished military commander who served under the emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several battles and was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills.
In the field of literature, Sunia Bharati was a celebrated Bengali poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century. Her works, which focused on themes of social reform and women's empowerment, were highly influential in her time.
Another notable figure was Sunia Sarabhai, an Indian social worker and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. She was a pioneer in the field of social work and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sunia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sunia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sunia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sunia in the UK right now?
In 1997, Sunia was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sunia most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Sunia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sunia?
A feminine name of South Asian origin meaning "beautiful".
How many people are called Sunia in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sunia across the 1 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.