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Sunday

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Pronounced SUN-day /ˈsʌn.deɪ/High

Meaning: From Old English sunnandaeg meaning day of the sun, the first day of the week in English tradition, named after the sun as a celestial bodyHigh

In 30 seconds: Sunday is a radiant, unconventional word name meaning day of the sun. With a breezy, joyful feel, it has been chosen by several celebrities and represents the trend for luminous, free-spirited day and time names.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningFrom Old English sunnandaeg meaning day of the sun, the first day of the week in English tradition, named after the sun as a celestial body
U.S. rank (2025)#947 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births273 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,193

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519242025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The English word Sunday derives from Old English sunnandaeg, a translation of Latin dies solis (day of the sun). Sunday has been the traditional day of Christian worship in Western culture since late antiquity.

As a given name, Sunday has been rare historically but has gained momentum in the 21st century, driven by celebrity usage and the broader trend for positive word names and nature-connected names.

Did you know? Sunday is the name chosen by actor Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban for their daughter born in 2008, which helped bring the name to international attention and sparked interest in day names for girls.
Overall data confidence 95%
Oxford English Dictionary — Sunday — etymology from Old English sunnandaegU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

SundaeSunnday

Nicknames

SunnySun

Famous Bearers

  • ★Sunday Rose Kidman Urban (2008–present)
    Daughter of actress Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban, whose naming brought Sunday into broader public awareness as a given name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sunday mean?

Sunday means day of the sun, from Old English sunnandaeg. It is the name of the first day of the week, traditionally associated with rest and worship.

How do you pronounce Sunday?

It is said SUN-day, exactly like the day of the week, with two syllables and stress on the first.

Is Sunday a real name?

Yes, Sunday is used as a given name. It gained attention when Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban named their daughter Sunday Rose in 2008.

Is Sunday a boy or girl name?

Sunday is used for both boys and girls but is predominantly chosen as a girls name in current usage.