Sukhmani
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "peace of mind" or "blissful state of mind".
Name Census estimates that about 248 living Americans carry the first name Sukhmani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sukhmani today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sukhmani births was 2011 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sukhmani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
248
~ 1 in 1,382,074 Americans
Peak year
2011
20 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,005
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Sukhmani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sukhmani from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 117 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Sukhmani remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sukhmani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sukhmani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sukhmanis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sukhmani
The name Sukhmani has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is predominantly spoken in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "sukh," meaning happiness or peace, and "mani," meaning jewel or gem. Thus, Sukhmani can be translated to mean "jewel of peace" or "jewel of happiness."
The name Sukhmani holds significant religious and historical significance in Sikhism, as it is the title of a renowned composition by Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru. The Sukhmani Sahib is a poetic composition consisting of 192 hymns that encapsulate the essence of Sikh teachings and spiritual wisdom. It was compiled in the early 17th century and is considered one of the most revered and widely recited compositions in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sukhmani can be found in the Guru Granth Sahib itself, where it is mentioned as the title of Guru Arjan Dev's composition. Throughout Sikh history, the Sukhmani Sahib has been recited by devotees as a means of spiritual upliftment and seeking solace in times of distress.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Sukhmani include:
1. Princess Sukhmani Devi (1677-1741), the daughter of the seventh Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai, and the wife of Baba Bakhshi Singh.
2. Sukhmani Kaur (1819-1856), a prominent Sikh woman who fought against the British during the Anglo-Sikh Wars in the mid-19th century.
3. Sukhmani Kaur Bhasin (1918-2012), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who participated in the Indian independence movement.
4. Sukhmani Sahib (1839-1912), a renowned Sikh scholar and poet who composed numerous literary works, including the Sukhmani Bhai Veer Singh.
5. Sukhmani Bal (1944-2023), an acclaimed Punjabi writer and poet who received numerous awards for her literary contributions.
While the name Sukhmani has its roots in Sikhism and the Punjabi language, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions, transcending religious and linguistic boundaries. The name's association with peace, happiness, and spiritual enlightenment has made it a cherished choice for parents seeking a meaningful and uplifting name for their children.
People
Sukhmani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sukhmani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sukhmani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sukhmani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 248 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sukhmani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,382,074 US residents.
Is Sukhmani a common name?
We classify Sukhmani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 251 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sukhmani most popular?
The single biggest year for Sukhmani was 2011, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sukhmani is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sukhmani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sukhmani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.