Total births
55
Girls' name · since 1970
Saunya
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 55 babies named Saunya, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 55
- total births
- 1970–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 91%
- born in that decade
Saunya is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 55 have been recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Saunya has been recorded 55 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1980.
- 55 total births
- 1970–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 91% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
55 girls have been named Saunya since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 55
- total births
- 1970–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 91%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
91% of everyone ever named Saunya was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
11 babies were named Saunya in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Saunya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Saunya's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Saunya at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Saunya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1980
- Peak year (1970)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Saunya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Saunya's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 91% of all-time use.
Saunya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
50 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 50 births (91% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Saunya? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 55 babies named Saunya. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 11 births.
When was Saunya most popular? ▼
Saunya was most popular in the 1970s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
How long has the name Saunya been used? ▼
Records for Saunya go back to 1970, giving 11 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Saunya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Saundra, Saudia, Saumya, Sausha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Saunya's data
- Saunya's decade-level peak was the 1970s (50 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Saunya
Nearby Names Like Saunya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Saunya
Saundra Girl
17,851 births
Saudia Girl
421 births
Saumya Girl
252 births
Sausha Girl
150 births
Saul Girl
74 births
Compare Saunya side by side: Saunya vs Saundra Saunya vs Saudia Saunya vs Saumya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Saunya: Baby Name Since 1970 - 55 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/saunya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Saunya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.