Sunni is a unisex given name of modern origin, derived from the adjective 'sunny', which means cheerful, bright, or sunny. It gained popularity as a given name in the mid to late 20th century and has since been used consistently for both boys and girls. Sunni is often associated with warmth, positivity, and luminosity, reflecting its connection to the sun.
The name Sunni experienced a significant increase in popularity from the mid-1960s onwards, with a notable spike starting around 1975. The total number of births with this name over the reported period is 2342.