Aunesti
A girl's name with 207 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Aunesti is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 207 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Aunesti ranks #8985 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aunesti is a girl's baby name of Polynesian origin, used in Tongan communities as a form of Honesty or a feminine name meaning 'honest, truthful.' Virtue names translated into Polynesian languages carry a beautiful cross-cultural spiritual intention, blessing the child with a quality to grow into.
EtymologyShow more
Aunesti's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Aunesti has 207 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, approachable ending ending on a vowel softens the overall impression.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aunesti has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 73 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 95 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 39 | — |
The Story of Aunesti
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Aunesti is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aunesti are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Aunesti?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Aunesti — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 95 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Aunesti by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #8985 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7287 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6483 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7297 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7609 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9829 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12650 |
| 2017 | 7 | #12881 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9491 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8516 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12096 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10353 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11394 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9808 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11387 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15500 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17882 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10214 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11560 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11266 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024