Suki

At a Glance: Name: Suki – Meaning: Linked to the Japanese word suki, meaning 'liked' or 'favorite.' – Origin: uncertain (associated with Japanese, also used as an English pet name) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SOO-kee

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Suki is pronounced SOO-kee, and it's often connected to the Japanese word suki, meaning "liked" or "favorite," though its exact roots as a given name aren't confirmed. It's also used simply as an English pet name, so where a particular Suki's name comes from can go either way. It's a short, modern name with an international feel.

Meaning & Origin of Suki

Meaning: Linked to the japanese word suki, meaning 'liked' or 'favorite.'.

Origin: uncertain (associated with Japanese, also used as an English pet name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Suki

Phonetic: SOO-kee   IPA: /ˈsuːki/

Popularity of Suki

In 2024, just 39 baby girls were named Suki, putting it at #3869 nationally — which is also its highest rank on record going back to 1956. That makes it a genuinely rare pick among American parents right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1956–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Suki mean?

Linked to the japanese word suki, meaning ‘liked’ or ‘favorite.’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Suki)

How do you pronounce Suki?

Suki is pronounced SOO-kee (IPA: /ˈsuːki/).

Is Suki a popular name right now?

Suki is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3869 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1956–2024.)

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