Sunni
Pronunciation: [ s-OON-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Sunni first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 62 babies have been named Sunni in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sunni is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,031 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,031
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Sunni is also used as a girl name, ranked #1671.
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About the Name Sunni
Sunni is a boy name .
Is Sunni a boy or girl name? Sunni is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,031 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,671. Sunni is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sunni is currently ranked #8,031 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sunni include Sun, Suy, Suie, and Sunkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sunni include Sunny . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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