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Sunday: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

The day of rest and sunshine, a name that feels bright, peaceful, and full of possibility.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#128
Peak
#128 in 2023

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

What Sunday Means

Sunday is a girl name of English origin. The day of rest and sunshine, a name that feels bright, peaceful, and full of possibility.

How Popular Sunday Is

Sunday currently ranks #128 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #128 in 2023. It is rising.

Good to Know About Sunday

  • Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban named their daughter Sunday Rose.
  • Part of the day-of-the-week name trend, the rarest of its kind.
  • The name literally means sun's day from Old English.

Names Like Sunday

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Sunday

English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sunday.

Questions About Sunday

What does Sunday mean?

Sunday is a girl name of English origin. The day of rest and sunshine, a name that feels bright, peaceful, and full of possibility.

How popular is Sunday?

Sunday currently ranks #128 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #128 in 2023. It is rising.

Where does Sunday come from?

Sunday comes from English roots. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban named their daughter Sunday Rose.

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