At a glance
- In short
- Sunee is a unique and beautiful female name of Thai origin, pronounced su-NEE (/suˈni/). It carries warmth and brightness, with variations like Suni.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2014 (#11,931)
- Babies in 2014
- 8 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,595 in 1953
- First recorded
- 1953
Meaning of Sunee
The name Sunee is a female name of Thai origin. In Thai, it is pronounced as su-NEE (/suˈni/). It is a unique and beautiful name that carries with it a sense of warmth and brightness. The name Sunee has variations like Suni.
According to data for newborns in the United States, the name Sunee has been given to baby girls since at least 1953. While its popularity has varied over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice. In recent years, there have been between 5 and 8 occurrences of the name Sunee. In terms of rank, it has reached as high as 7,459th in 1953 and as low as 19,984th in 2010.
With its exotic origins and lovely sound, the name Sunee is sure to make any little girl stand out. Its association with sunshine and brightness adds an extra layer of positivity to this already special name.
How to pronounce Sunee
Thai
- Pronounced su-NEE /suˈni/
Popularity of Sunee in the U.S.
Sunee was last recorded in the U.S. in 2014, ranked #11,931 with 8 babies. It peaked at #4,595 in 1953. It first appears in the records in 1953.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1953–2014 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 11,931 | back (not recorded in 2013) |
| 2012 | 5 | 16,869 | back (not recorded in 2011) |
| 2010 | 5 | 16,992 | back (not recorded in 2007–2009) |
| 2006 | 5 | 17,168 | back (not recorded in 2001–2005) |
| 2000 | 6 | 13,154 | back (not recorded in 1983–1999) |
| 1982 | 5 | 10,518 | back (not recorded in 1976–1981) |
| 1975 | 5 | 9,067 | back (not recorded in 1973–1974) |
| 1972 | 6 | 7,292 | back (not recorded in 1954–1971) |
| 1953 | 7 | 4,595 | new |