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Sukanya

Girl name · Indian

Meaningbeautiful girl · Sanskrit

Sukanya is an Indian girl name meaning “beautiful girl”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Sukanya has the name Anya hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sukanya would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationSukanya peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Sukanya you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
  • HistorySukanya first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
Baby girl in a white dress sitting in the grass
hello, little Sukanya

US births per million girls, 1997–2025

0612199720002007

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sukanya

Sukanya is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “beautiful girl”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Sukanya

What does the name Sukanya mean?

Sukanya means “beautiful girl” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Bella (“beautiful”), Callie (“beautiful”), Zuri (“beautiful”) and Annabelle (“gracious and beautiful”).

What is the origin of the name Sukanya?

Sukanya is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Sukanya a boy or girl name?

Sukanya is a girl name.

How popular is the name Sukanya?

Sukanya is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #5,800 in 2005, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Sukanya?

If you like Sukanya, you might also like Bella, Callie, Zuri and Annabelle.

What should I know before naming my baby Sukanya?

Sukanya is an Indian girl name meaning “beautiful girl”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.