Gender: Male
Origin: Sanskrit, Indian
Meaning: Deep blue or dark blue, Blue, Sapphire, Dark Blue, Red Lotus
Pronunciation: suh-neel, /ˈsuːnɪl/, S UW N IH L
Popularity Rank: #824
The name Sunil is of Sanskrit origin meaning 'deep blue' or 'dark blue'. It is often associated with the color of the limitless sky or ocean. Sunil is a popular name in India and other South Asian countries.
The name Sunil is of Sanskrit, Indian origin and means Deep blue or dark blue, Blue, Sapphire, Dark Blue, Red Lotus, Pomegranate Tree, Wind, Beautiful Sky, Krishna with Blue Colour, Lord Vishnu, Dark blue, Blue stone. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sunil is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: suh-neel
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsuːnɪl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S UW N IH L
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Sunil is recorded 75,350 times globally, ranking it as the 824th most common name worldwide.
Sunil is most prevalent in India, with 26,816 occurrences, making it the 5th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Sunil is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #5 | 1 : 33 |
| Saudi Arabia | #199 | 1 : 220 |
| United Arab Emirates | #36 | 1 : 104 |
| Oman | #34 | 1 : 94 |
| Qatar | #20 | 1 : 114 |
| Kuwait | #51 | 1 : 162 |
| United States of America | #1,513 | 1 : 721 |
| Bahrain | #45 | 1 : 165 |
| United Kingdom | #996 | 1 : 450 |
| Malaysia | #1,376 | 1 : 2,019 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sunil from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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