Sunrise

Pronunciation: [ s-UHNR-eyez ]

Sunrise is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,882 in the US, popular nicknames include Sun, Suy, and Sunie.

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Girl Name #21,882 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Sunrise is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-UHNR-eyez.

Parents who love the name Sunrise often also consider Timicka, Xai, Caisha .

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Historical Record

Sunrise first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.

Over 7 babies have been named Sunrise in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Sunrise is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,882 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#21,882
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#21,882
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Sun Suy Sunie Sunrie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunrise

Is Sunrise a boy or girl name?
Sunrise is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Sunrise?
Sunrise is pronounced s-UHNR-eyez.
How popular is the name Sunrise?
Sunrise is currently ranked #21882 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Sunrise?
Common nicknames for Sunrise include Sun, Suy, Sunie, and Sunrie.
Is Sunrise a common or rare name?
Sunrise is an uncommon name, ranked #21882 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Sunrise?
Sunrise pairs well with Timicka, Xai, Caisha, Arynne in style and sound.

About the Name Sunrise

Sunrise is a girl name .

Sunrise is currently ranked #21,882 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sunrise include Sun, Suy, Sunie, and Sunrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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