Sunita
s(u)-ni-ta
US Popularity:11696
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:Well-conducted, well-behaved, well-guided, polite; Wise
Sunita is a girl’s name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “well-conducted,” “well-behaved,” “polite,” “well-guided,” and “wise.” Little Sunita has much to be inspired by in this world, and the good nature instilled in them by their name is sure to help them along the way. Often abbreviated to Suni, baby’s title can remind those around them of their sunny disposition. With the brightest part of the solar system held within this name, Sunita can also be influenced by namesakes including Sunita Williams, the astronaut who holds the record for the most spacewalks by a woman. Whether their dreams are planets away or here on Earth, this curious little one is sure to find a way to bring them to life.
Sunita Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sunita is currently #2877 on The Bump
Girl:Sunita is currently #1280 on The Bump Girl Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2010
#29333
in 2010
- 6078
from 2009
Sources
Wisdom Library, Sunita, Sunīta, Su-nita: 8 definitions, August 2021
Behind the Name, Sunita, December 2017
Britannica, Sunita Williams American astronaut, December 2023
Name Doctor, Sunita
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