Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Sukhmani

Sukhmani Sahib, known under the title of Gauri Sukhmani in the scripture, is usually translated to mean Prayer of Peace is a set of 192 padas present in the holy Guru Granth Sahib, the main scripture and living Guru of Sikhism from Ang 262 to Ang 296. This Gurbani text was written by the 5th Guru, Guru Arjan (1563–1606) at Amritsar in around 1602.

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#6,335 (2011)
Total Babies
251
5-Yr Trend
+3%
1991
First Year
2024
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#6335
Peak Rank
251
Total Count
28
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sukhmani

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sukhmani Sahib, known under the title of Gauri Sukhmani in the scripture, is usually translated to mean Prayer of Peace is a set of 192 padas present in the holy Guru Granth Sahib, the main scripture and living Guru of Sikhism from Ang 262 to Ang 296. This Gurbani text was written by the 5th Guru, Guru Arjan (1563–1606) at Amritsar in around 1602.

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Origin & history
Mural from Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib of Sri Chand meeting Guru Arjan and Bhai Gurdas at Amritsar whilst the Sukhmani Sahib is being composed. The mural has been whitewashed and is no longer extant Sukhmani Sahib was composed by Guru Arjan around 1602 before he compiled the Adi Granth . The Guru compiled it at Ramsar Sarovar (Sacred pool), Amritsar which at the time was in thick woods. It is believed Sri Chand came to Amritsar to meet Guru Arjan and he engaged in the creation of Sukhmani. The Guru had written 16 canto and requested Sri Chand to finish the composition. Sri Chand out of humility only

The Story of Sukhmani

Sukhmani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 20 Sukhmanis were born — ranking #6,335 that year. As of 2026, Sukhmani ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 251 Sukhmanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Where is Sukhmani most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • GE
    31%
  • PS
    23%
  • India
    21%
  • Finland
    17%
  • Israel
    8%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Sukhmani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sukhmani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sukhmani

What does the name Sukhmani mean?
Sukhmani Sahib, known under the title of Gauri Sukhmani in the scripture, is usually translated to mean Prayer of Peace is a set of 192 padas present in the holy Guru Granth Sahib, the main scripture and living Guru of Sikhism from Ang 262 to Ang 296. This Gurbani text was written by the 5th Guru, Guru Arjan (1563–1606) at Amritsar in around 1602.
How popular is Sukhmani in 2026?
In 2026, Sukhmani ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Sukhmani most popular?
Sukhmani reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #6,335 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sukhmani most popular?
Sukhmani has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sukhmani.
Is Sukhmani a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sukhmani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sukhmani?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sukhmani include Danie, Raschelle, Kameo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sukhmani

Sukhmani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 251 births in the dataset. Sukhmani's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #6,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Sukhmani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.