Find out how popular the first name Sunita has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sunita by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Sunita is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sunita.

The history of the first name Sunita

The name Sunita has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is the root of many modern Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sunita," which means "well-mannered" or "well-disciplined." The name has been in use in the Indian subcontinent for centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Sunita can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. It is mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures, as well as in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu mythological texts.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Sunita was Sunita Devi, a princess from the Gupta Empire, which ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence.

Another notable Sunita in history was Sunita Krishnan, an Indian social activist who worked tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. She was born in 1972 and passed away in 2022.

In the realm of literature, Sunita Srinivas was an acclaimed Indian novelist and short story writer who wrote in both English and Telugu. She was born in 1930 and her works often explored themes of feminism and social injustice.

Sunita Williams, an American astronaut of Indian descent, made history when she became the first person to run a marathon in space. She was born in 1965 and has completed seven spacewalks during her time with NASA.

Sunita Narain is an Indian environmentalist and political activist who has been a prominent voice in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation. She was born in 1961 and has received numerous awards for her work, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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