Sunita
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sunita: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1976.
Sunita is a Sanskrit name meaning "well-behaved" or "of good conduct," deeply rooted in Indian culture and frequently given to girls across the South Asian diaspora, including in Scotland. Perhaps the most famous bearer is Sunita Williams, the American astronaut of Indian heritage who spent over 300 days in space and set records for spacewalks by a woman. The actress and comedian Sunita Mani, known for GLOW and Mr. Robot, also carries the name. While there are no major geographic places named after a Sunita, the name shares its root with the concept of 'sunn' (good) in Sanskrit. A common spelling variant is Sunitha, and the name has become increasingly familiar in Scotland as the Indian community has grown, blending heritage with a melodic, international feel.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19763 babies
- Latest (1985)
- #5653 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y