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Sunisa

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Pronounced soo-NEE-suh /suˈniː.sə/Medium

Meaning: Sunisa is a Thai given name; it is commonly glossed as 'good woman' or 'beautiful daughter-in-law' from Thai roots ultimately linked to Sanskrit, but glosses vary and we do not pin one. In the U.S. it is best known through Olympic gymnast Sunisa 'Suni' Lee, of Hmong-American family. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft three-beat name from Thai: Sunisa (said 'soo-NEE-suh'). Glosses vary, so routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin MediumThai

MeaningSunisa is a Thai given name; it is commonly glossed as 'good woman' or 'beautiful daughter-in-law' from Thai roots ultimately linked to Sanskrit, but glosses vary and we do not pin one. In the U.S. it is best known through Olympic gymnast Sunisa 'Suni' Lee, of Hmong-American family. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#15007 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sunisa is a Thai given name, usually explained as 'good woman' or 'lovely daughter-in-law' from roots tied to Sanskrit — though glosses differ and we do not pin one. Its U.S. visibility owes much to gymnast Sunisa 'Suni' Lee. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'soo-NEE-suh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Thai, and softly musical.

Did you know? Sunisa is carried in the U.S. by Olympic gymnast Sunisa 'Suni' Lee, who took all-around gold in Tokyo. The name itself is Thai and is glossed in several ways, so we hold the meaning loosely (said 'soo-NEE-suh').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Sunisa — Thai given name; glosses vary; Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee noted

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sunisa mean?

Sunisa is a Thai name often glossed as 'good woman' or 'lovely daughter-in-law,' but readings differ — the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sunisa?

It's said soo-NEE-suh /suˈniː.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sunisa a boy or girl name?

Sunisa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sunisa?

Sunisa is a rare name for girls in the U.S.