Sunita
Sunita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /suหหniหtษ/ ยท /sสหniหtษ/
Meaning and origin of Sunita
- A female given name from Sanskrit of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, meaning: reliable one, one of good character, one with good morals, good behaviour, a daughter of Dharma or goddess of divine bliss.
How popular is Sunita?
Since 1880, 609 girls in the U.S. have been named Sunita. Its highest rank for girls was #3055 in 1983. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sunita FAQ
What does the name Sunita mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, meaning: reliable one, one of good character, one with good morals, good behaviour, a daughter of Dharma or goddess of divine bliss.
What is the origin of the name Sunita?
Sunita is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Sunita?
Since 1880, 609 girls in the U.S. have been named Sunita. Its highest rank for girls was #3055 in 1983. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Sunita a boy or girl name?
Sunita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 609 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.