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Sunni

Pronunciation: [ s-OON-ee ]

Boy Name #8,031 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sunni is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-OON-ee.

Parents who love the name Sunni often also consider Susie, Susan, Sue .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#8,031
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Sun Suy Sunie

Also a Girl Name

Sunni is also used as a girl name, ranked #1671.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunni

Is Sunni a boy or girl name?
Sunni is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8031. As a girl name, it is ranked #1671. Sunni is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Sunni?
Sunni is pronounced s-OON-ee.
How popular is the name Sunni?
Sunni is currently ranked #8031 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Sunni?
Common nicknames for Sunni include Sun, Suy, and Sunie.
Is Sunni a common or rare name?
Sunni is an uncommon name, ranked #8031 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Sunie. 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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