Surya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Surya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 328 babies have been named Surya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Surya is past its peak , currently ranked #8,428 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,428
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Surya is also used as a boy name, ranked #2683.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surya
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About the Name Surya
Surya is a girl name .
Is Surya a boy or girl name? Surya is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,428 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,683. Surya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Surya is currently ranked #8,428 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Surya include Sur, Suy, Suie, and Surkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Surya include Sury . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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