How Many People Are Named Sukanya?

Complete statistics for the name Sukanya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sukanya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sukanya means 'moonlight' in Sanskrit, making it a name that evokes beauty and grace. Only 74 people named Sukanya live in the US today, which means 1 in 4,448,980 Americans share this rare name. Almost all Sukanyas are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~74
Living in US
1 in 4,448,980
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moonlight
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Graceful Radiant Gentle
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 represents balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

224,469
Worldwide Bearers
#4,668
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
162,538
🇮🇳 India
57,907
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,283
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
641
🇺🇸 United States
616
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
354
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286
🇶🇦 Qatar
135
🇸🇪 Sweden
133
🇬🇧 England
111

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
74 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
75
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 75 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
50
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
84
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sukanya Through the Generations

Sukanya, a name that translates to 'moonlight' in Sanskrit, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2005 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, there are 74 Sukanyas living in the country, with most being under 30 years old. This indicates that Sukanya is a relatively new name, embraced by younger parents looking for something unique and meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 20

✨ Similar Names to Sukanya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sukanya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sukanya

How Many People Have the Name Sukanya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 74 people in the United States currently share the name Sukanya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,448,980 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sukanya a Common or Rare Name?

Sukanya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sukanya Mean?

Sukanya means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sukanya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sukanya Most Popular?

The name Sukanya reached peak popularity in 2005, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sukanya?

Approximately 74 people named Sukanya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 75. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,448,980 Americans.

Is Sukanya a rare name?

Sukanya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,448,980 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sukanya mean?

Sukanya means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sukanya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sukanya are male and 100% are female.

When was Sukanya most popular?

Sukanya peaked in 2005 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US74
All-Time Births75
1 in X1 in 4,448,980
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2005
World Rank#4,668
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.