Sunny
Sunny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sunny
- A unisex given name.
- A diminutive of the male given name Sunil.
- A diminutive of the female given name Sunita.
- A diminutive of the unisex given name Sundeep.
How popular is Sunny?
Since 1880, 13,191 girls and 4,506 boys in the U.S. have been named Sunny (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #370 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #1049 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #390 for girls, with 998 babies given the name.
Names similar to Sunny
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Sibling name ideas for Sunny
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Sunny FAQ
What does the name Sunny mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Sunil. A diminutive of the female given name Sunita. A diminutive of the unisex given name Sundeep.
How popular is the name Sunny?
Since 1880, 13,191 girls and 4,506 boys in the U.S. have been named Sunny (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #370 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #1049 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #390 for girls, with 998 babies given the name.
Is Sunny a boy or girl name?
Sunny is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (13,191 girls and 4,506 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.