UK girl's name
Suniya
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "skilled" or "talented".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Suniya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Suniya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. 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.
Suniya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Suniya. 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 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Suniya ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Suniya.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suniya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
1998
Births in 1998
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Suniya mean?
The name Suniya has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is believed to have originated in ancient India. It is a feminine name that is derived from the Sanskrit word "sunaya," which means "beautiful" or "charming." The name is also associated with the Hindu goddess of wisdom and learning, Saraswati.
In ancient Hindu texts, the name Suniya is mentioned as a name for girls born under certain astrological conditions. It is believed that the name was popular among the upper classes and royal families of ancient India, and was often given to girls who were considered to be exceptionally beautiful or intelligent.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Suniya can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Suniya is the name of a princess who is known for her beauty and wisdom. Another notable historical figure with the name Suniya was a 7th-century Indian poet and scholar who is known for her contributions to Sanskrit literature.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women with the name Suniya. One of the most famous was Suniya Sadullah Khan, a 16th-century Mughal princess who was known for her beauty and intelligence. Another notable figure was Suniya Devi, a 19th-century Indian poet and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education.
In more recent times, there have been several notable women with the name Suniya. One example is Suniya Qureshi, a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. Another notable figure is Suniya Sadullah Khan, a contemporary Indian artist and sculptor who is known for her work in ceramics and metal.
The name Suniya has also been used in various literary works and pop culture references. For example, in the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, one of the main characters is named Suniya. The name has also been used in several Bollywood films and television shows, often as a name for a beautiful and intelligent female character.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Suniya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suniya 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 | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Suniya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suniya in the UK right now?
In 1998, Suniya was ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Suniya most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Suniya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suniya?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "skilled" or "talented".
How many people are called Suniya in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Suniya 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.