Sunniva
Sunniva is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,151 in the US, popular nicknames include Sun, Suy, and Sunie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sunniva first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 153 babies have been named Sunniva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sunniva is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,151 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,151
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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About the Name Sunniva
Sunniva is a girl name .
Sunniva is currently ranked #7,151 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sunniva include Sun, Suy, Sunie, and Sunnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sunniva include Sunny, Sunnie, Sunni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis