Sunil

Sunil is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “very black or blue, dark.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Sunil at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“very black or blue, dark”

About the name Sunil

Sunil belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “very black or blue, dark” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sunil first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1461 in 1979, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 989 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sunil in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#1461 in 1979
Peak year
1979
Total since 1880
989

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sunil mean?

Sunil means “very black or blue, dark” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sunil a boy or girl name?

Sunil is a boy name.

What origin is the name Sunil?

Sunil comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Sunil?

Sunil first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #1461 in 1979, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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